March 17-19, 2022 - VIRTUAL
Everybody Eats:
Nourishing Our Culture, Our Health, Our Future
Thank you in advance for your patience and kindness.
This is an almost 100% volunteer ran conference and has taken over a year to plan.
Important Links:
2022 Keynote Speakers, Special Guests,
& Conference Artist:
Keynote Speakers:
Janie Simms HIPP
USDA General Counsel
Eva dawn burk
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
College of Rural and Community Development, and
the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Helga Garcia-Garza,
Executive Director of Agri-Cultura Network
and La Cosecha CSA
Special Guests:
Caroline Cox (Director) & Tiffany Ayalik (Producer)
Film: “Food for the Rest of Us”
Conference Artist:
Iris Sutton, Ice Wedge Art & Farm
New this year: Tribal Youth Track, organized with support from the Intertribal Agriculture Council & USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Alaska Food Policy Council, in partnership with Intertribal Agriculture Council, excitedly announces a Tribal Youth Track for this year's conference. Registration is free and open to all youth ages 10 through college age (select YOUTH/STUDENT option during registration).
The track focuses on creating engagement opportunities between youth across the state who are interested in all things related to food. Breakout sessions offer traditional and contemporary skill building, relationship development, and personal and professional resources to support continued educational, community, and career steps.
All youth are welcome. More details coming soon! For more information, contact Tikaan Galbreath
Pre-conference events:
MARCH 17, 9am-1pm
Alaska village initiatives Workshop, led by AVI’s Charles Parker
Learn more about working with Alaska Natives on collaborative programs and initiatives. Topics explored will include the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA), person/ cultural communication, and more.
March 17th, 6-8:30pm Alaska Food Festival & Conference Kick-off Event:
Film Screening and Conversation w/ Caroline Cox (Director) & Tiffany Ayalik (Producer)
Food for the Rest of Us is a feature film that presents 4 stories of people living life on their own terms, serving as leaders who are lending their voice to the underdog and leading a revolution to a better world, from the ground up! An Indigenous-owned, youth-run organic farm in Hawaii, and Black urban grower in Kansas City who runs a land-farm at East High School, A female Kosher Butcher in Colorado working with the Queer Community and an Inuit community on the Arctic Coast who are adapting to climate change with a community garden in a small geodesic dome.
2022 conference Partners:
THE ALASKA FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURE COUNCIL, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (UAA) DIETETICS AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS ARE PARTNERING FOR THE 6TH SEMI-ANNUAL ALASKA FOOD FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE.
Intertribal Agriculture Council was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development and use of our agricultural resources for the betterment of our people. Land-based agricultural resources are vital to the economic and social welfare of many Native American and Alaskan Tribes. The harmonies of man, soil, water, air, vegetation and wildlife that collectively make-up the American Indian agriculture community, influence our emotional and spiritual well being. The IAC has, over the last three decades, become recognized as the most respected voice within the Indian community and government circles on agricultural policies and programs in Indian country.
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Dietetics and Nutrition Program is a statewide education program that meets the growing needs of the dietetics and nutrition industry. This nationally accredited program trains entry-level, registered dietitian nutritionists, and community nutrition and nutrition science professionals throughout Alaska. Using an array of online and campus based courses, the UAA Dietetics and nutrition program offers a minor in Nutrition, a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, and a Master of Science in Dietetics.
Learn more about sponsoring the Conference:
2022 Conference sponsor Information
2022 CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
The goals of the conference and festival are to:
(1) increase awareness of Alaska food issues among the general population;
(2) provide training, resources, and networking opportunities to increase involvement in local food issues by community members and decision-makers; and
3) increase connections and build community between the public, Alaska food businesses, NGOs, governmental entities, Tribal entities, and others to support local economic development and innovative solutions.
*Please note that the content and views presented during this event do not necessarily represent those of the Alaska Food Policy Council or our partners. As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, we seek a broad presentation of viewpoints and participation.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MANY PLANNING PARTNERS:
