Native Americans for Community Action

About

Founded in 1971, Native American For Community Action (NACA) was created to empower and advocate for Native people and others in need to create a healthy community based on harmony, respect, and indigenous values. Our Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) Program promotes tribal practices to prevent diabetes and other chronic diseases. L.I.F.E. offers community activities to empower Indigenous culture, ignite intergenerational connection, increase individual resilience and strengthen sense of belonging. NACA sees their impact strengthen indigenous knowledge and connection to culture by fortifying ancestral food knowledge and food sustainability, sharing traditional practices builds understanding, respect while protecting traditional indigenous for generations, and understanding Indigenous foods are filled with vitamins and minerals to help the community build immunity, resiliency, and wellbeing.

Years Supported: 2020
Grant Type: Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture