Performing Department
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Non Technical Summary
We will createa regional Indigenous knowledge network to prepare and support the next generation of food systems and agriculture professionals entering the workforce. The Knowledge Network will increasecareer pathways in Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture through the development of virtually shared Indigenous Food Systems curriculum. We willofferfood systems experiential learning opportunities. We will providescholarships for Indigenous Food Systems students.
Animal Health Component
98%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
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Applied
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Developmental
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Goals / Objectives
(1) increasing career pathways in Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture through the development and implementation of virtually shared Indigenous Food Systems curriculum and stackable certificate programs, by (2) delivering food systems experiential learning opportunities, and (3) providing scholarships for Indigenous Food Systems students
Project Methods
We will identify community needs. We will develop, utilize, promote, share, and disseminate atribal food systems video repository. We will develop collaborative virtual post-secondary and graduate certificate programs in Indigenous Food Systems. We will seek accreditation for certificate and degree programs we create. We will co-create a relational framework between institutions and communities around plant and animal stewardship. We will facilitate steward-to-steward knowledge exchange. We will expose students to different career paths and training/credentials necessary for career preparation through internships. We will facilitate experiential learning and hands-on skill development for students, youth, producers, and community adult learners. We will provide professional development courses, certificate programs and workshops to tribal college faculty and tribal K-12 teachers. We will provide scholarships for NHSC and MSU students in our project-created certificate programs.