Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference

 March 5–8, 2026 | Sugar Lake Lodge, Cohasset, Minnesota
Theme: From Earth to Table: Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways
https://www.welrp.org/glifc-conference-registration-2028/

The White Earth Land Recovery Project hosts the 2026 Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference (GLIFC). This year’s theme, From Earth to Table: Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways, will highlight the importance of food sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and the reintegration of traditional foods into daily life.

We welcome farmers, seed keepers, knowledge holders, educators, youth leaders, community organizers, and food sovereignty advocates to share their knowledge, practices, and stories that strengthen Indigenous food systems and wellness.

Conference Tracks

1. Revitalizing Traditional Foodways & Ecological Knowledge
   • Seed saving, traditional farming practices, and ancestral food knowledge
   • Ecological stewardship, soil health, and sustainable land practices
   • Intergenerational learning and transmission of Indigenous knowledge
2. Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Community-Based Farming Solutions
   • Models of community farms, cooperatives, and collective food systems
   • Policy, advocacy, and pathways to strengthen tribal food sovereignty
   • Tools and resources to support grassroots and community-driven food initiatives
3. Cultural Wellness & Resilience
   • Healing through food, culture, and ceremony
   • Restoring balance, resilience, and wellbeing in our communities
   • The role of food sovereignty in climate change adaptation and community health
4. Youth Presentation