RESOURCES

A fundamental part of our mission is to support Native-owned food businesses and tribal food operations, and share the good work that our friends and relatives are doing all across Indian Country!

Here you will find an ever-expanding list of people and places we love to shop + learn from, including members of the Native community and our allies in sustainable and ethical food and farming practices!

INDIGENOUS FOOD SOURCES

BIRCH BARK COFFEE CO

Whitefish River Band of Ojibwe - Birch Island, Ontario, Canada

Birch Bark Coffee Co. was established in March 2018 by Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow, and offer organic, Fair Trade coffee that is SPP (The acronym of the Spanish name, Simbolo de Pequeños Productores) certified and that is grown and produced by farmers that are Indigenous descendants.

DYNAMITE HILL FARMS

Ojibwe - L'Anse, MI

Dynamite Hill Farms is a small, family owned, Native American run business specializing in indigenous food life ways that is helping merge traditional food production with the needs of modern economic development. Products include maple sugar, maple syrup, maple VINEGAR (if you have not tried real maple vinegar yet, TRY IT, it's next level good stuff and can dress a salad all on its own), dehydrated Oneida white corn, wild rice, and other seasonal items. Order by DM on their Facebook page.

LAKOTA FOODS

Lower Brule Sioux (Lakota)Tribe - Lower Brule, SD

All-natural, non-GMO popcorn kernels.

NAVAJO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY

Navajo Nation - Farmington, NM

Navajo Pride products include juniper ash, ground and whole and ground sumac, blue, yellow and white corn meal & mixes, whole white and yellow corn kernels, potatoes, and even livestock feed. They now have online ordering!

QUAPAW FARMERS MARKET & FOOD HUB

Quapaw Nation - Quapaw, OK

Choice, Choice Plus, Prime Beef, Bison , Pork & Ready to Eat Products.

SAN XAVIER COOP FARM

Tohono O’odham - Tuscon, AZ

Run by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, this community farm nurtures traditional desert cultivars. They harvest and seasonally sell ciolim (cholla buds), mesquite flour, mesquite honey, tepary beans, White Sonora wheat flour & wheat berries.

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN ROASTING CO

Quechan Nation (Fort Yuma Indian Reservation) - Winterhaven, CA

Native-owned coffee company offering whole bean and ground coffee, handmade coffee soap, and handmade coffee scrub. They also partner with non-profit organizations that share their values and donate a portion of sales proceeds to them. These organizations include Minnesota-based Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli/Indigenous Roots and California-based Native America Humane Society.

TWISTED CEDAR WINES

Cedar Band of Paiute Indians - Cedar City, UT

Tribally owned Twisted Cedar wines are sustainably farmed and certified sustainable by the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing, California’s original sustainable viticulture program.

ZIIBIMIJWANG FARM

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians - Carp Lake, MI

Ziibimijwang is committed to restoring and strengthening mnobimaadziwin of the Odawa community through a foundation of indigenous food systems and cultural activities. Products include maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, and wild rice.

BOW & ARROW

Ute Tribe - Ute Mountain Reservation, Towaoc, CO

Wholesale blue, white and yellow corn meal.

INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURE COUNCIL

All Over Indian Country

The 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. IAC conducts a wide range of programs designed to further the goal of improving Indian Agriculture, promotes the Indian use of Indian resources and contracts with federal agencies to maximize resources for tribal members. They keep a running list of affiliated Indigenous food producers organized by both state and product, a super valuable resource!

LEECH LAKE WILD RICE

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe - Cass Lake, MN

Wild rice grown just as nature intended within the lakes and rivers of the Leech Lake Reservation and carefully harvested each year by tribal members.

NAWAPO

Ojibwe - Bemidji, MN

The mission of Nawapo is to give buyers a unique marketplace and support authentic indigenous creators. Shop here for Wild Rice Products, Mixes & Batters, Jams, Jellies & Syrups, Popcorn, Gourmet Chocolate & Snacks, Herbal Teas & Organic Coffee, Ojibwe handcrafted jewelry & gifts.

RAMONA FARMS

Akimel O'Odham (Gila River Pima) Community - Sacaton, AZ

Wheat Berries, Wheat Pinoles, Wheat Flour, Corn Pinole, Cornmeal, Corn Flour, Corn Grits, Cornmeal, Corn Polenta, Black Eyed Peas, Garbanzo Beans as well as Black, Brown and White Tepary Beans.

SÉKA HILLS

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation - Capay Valley, Northern CA

Olive oil, wildflower honey, nuts, wine, beef jerky, vinegar, pickled asparagus - all sustainably farmed and produced on the tribe's ancestral lands in California's Capay Valley.

SWEETGRASS TRADING CO.

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska - Winnebago, NE

A shopping hub for a wide variety of Native-sourced products from many different tribes.

URBAN GREENS

Cherokee Naton - Tulsa, OK

Urban Greens, owned and operated by Amanda Strain (Cherokee Nation), started growing microgreens and edible flowers in 2013. They plant quality seeds in organic soil, employ sustainable practices and use absolutely no chemicals or pesticides. Chef Nico has been buying microgreens and flowers from Amanda since way back in 2010 when the business was a little plant shop called Urban Garden, run by Amanda's mom! You'll find Urban Greens microgreens and flowers garnishing dishes in all of the best restaurants in Tulsa, and you can buy them at LocalFarmOK, Stonehorse Market , or on the Urban Greens website 🌱

CORACLE COFFEE

Cherokee Nation - Tulsa, OK

They started with next-level quality instant coffee, and now they have an actual coffee shop! And a baby! Cherokee owned and operated, both the whole bean custom coffe blends and the instant can be purchased online. And if you happen to be in Tulsa, head downtown to visit the shop. No, the coffee shop isn't just instant coffee, they make cool infusions and syrups for original lattes and rumor has it, the best dang burrito you ever had.

IOWAY BEE FARM

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska - White Cloud, KS

Raw honey, creamed honey, bee pollen, candles, cosmetics, CBD products and gift baskets.

MASIENDA

Xicanx - Los Angeles + Oaxaca, Estado de México, Tlaxcala,

Yucatán

Masienda proudly partners with hundreds of traditional farmers to grow and source not only heirloom corn, but also single origin ingredients like chiles and spices, beans and coffee. They work with craftspeople to design and produce indispensable tools like molcajetes, Molinitos, comales and tortilla presses, as well as beautiful and lasting home goods like baskets, glassware and ceramics. They also put out an annual Sourcing Report, which is a great example of transparancy and accountability. We LOVE being able to see the numbers to back up their values of agricultural biodiversity, sustainability, and partnership with independent farmers to maintain a truly equitable supply chain.

ONE FARM POULTRY

Cherokee Nation - Salina, OK

These wonderful folks are raising happy, healthy, nutrient-rich organic chicken in an ethical + sustainable manner, from their ONE small family farm in Oklahoma.

RED LAKE NATION FISHERY

Red Lake Band of Ojibwe - Red Lake Indian Reservation, MN

Walleye, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Northern, Smoked White Fish, and more, wild caught by tribal fishermen, who use the wisdom from their elders to harvest in a sustainable manner.

SHE NAH NAM SEAFOOD

Nisqually Tribe - Tumwater, WA

She Nah Nam Seafood delivers high-quality seafood and specialty foods that have been sourced fairly from tribal communities, produced sustainably and responsibly, and harvested from healthy and well-maintained land and wild fisheries. Salmon, other fin fish, shellfish, smoked fish, and other grocery items available.

TANKA BAR

Oglala Lakota - Pine Ridge Reservation, SD

Tanka products are built on ancestral knowledge of the Ideal Portable Energy for endurance, top performance and healthful life. These energy bars are based on traditional wasna and pemmican, with a combo of high-protein, prairie-fed buffalo and tart-sweet cranberries.

UTE BISON

Ute Indian Tribe Uintah and Ouray Reservation - Fort Duchesne, UT

Humanely raised, all-natural, culturally respectful bison jerky, robes and skulls.

DX BEEF

Cheyenne River Sioux (Lakota) Reservation - Gettysburg, SD

Founded by Kelsey Duchenaux. the mission of DX Beef is to re-connect consumers with the story of the land, and to give back to the communities of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in the regenerative manner that our ancestors gave back to the land. Burger bundles, bulk beef packages, wholesale beef, and individually packed cuts available for sale online.

IROQUOIS WHITE CORN PROJECT

Haudenosaunee - Ganondagan, Victor, NY

Iroquois White Corn available in three varieties - hulled, roasted corn flour, and white corn flour. Online ordering is not available but you can reach out via phone or email to order products.

MORNING LIGHT KOMBUCHA Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation - Hoyt, KS

A labor of love by Melina Williamson, Morning Light provides the highest quality Kombucha tea to nourishes the community, support the local economy, and strengthen local food systems. They are committed to environmentally conscious business practices that include minimizing waste and inspiring sustainability in NE Kansas. They are also committed to Indigenous values of reciprocity; helping others and giving back is built into their very foundation. Therefore, a percentage of all sales are used to support various Native American organizations, communities, issues, and efforts. Doesn't hurt that it's also ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!