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• Restoring Roots: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Seed Stewardship

  • When
    8 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Jordan House Garden, 2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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  Marianna G. M. Cota, MPH, Meskwaki Food Sovereignty (MFS) Coordinator for the Meskwaki Nation, will share insights on Indigenous food systems, seed stewardship, and community-centered approaches to land and nourishment. This lecture will explore the meaning of food sovereignty, the cultural and ecological importance of traditional crops, and ongoing efforts to restore Native foodways in Iowa. Attendees will gain perspective on how history, resilience, and environmental care intersect in Indigenous agriculture. The program invites gardeners and community members alike to consider how cultivating food can also cultivate cultural understanding and long-term sustainability.

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