Food Sovereignty in Indigenous Communities
About this event
Lance Owyhee, University of Nevada, Reno, College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources
Reggie Premo, Retired University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Premo Farms
Sasha Jones, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Melanie Smokey, Education Curator for the Stewart Indian Cultural Center & Museum
Autumn Harry, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
This session explores foods of cultural importance to Indigenous communities in this region. Members of Nevada
Tribes will share their experiences with food production, plant gathering and harvesting, and land-related issues
facing their Tribal communities today. Collectively, they will discuss how they are meeting today’s challenges.
Additional information
- Attendance type: In person
- Event type: Lectures & Seminars