Welcome back to another edition of “Chewing the Cud with CMN Extension”. This week, I want to bring your attention to our first annual conference centered around energy and agriculture that we have have titled, “Growing Power: A Climate, Nutrition & Food Sovereignty Summit”. It will take place on Nov. 7-8, and will bring together Indigenous leaders, agricultural experts, and climate activists from across the United States to address the urgent challenges of climate change, food security, and nutrition in Indian Country. The two-day event will be held at the College of the Muscogee Nation and is expected to draw participants from all parts of the region.
Day one of the summit, set for Thursday, Nov. 7, will feature discussions on the history of unique corn varieties, the importance of pollinators to Indigenous food systems, and the benefits of living off the grid. The afternoon will focus on the future of GMOs, the Oklahoma Mesonet as an agricultural resource and the protection of water in Indian Country. The day will close with a unique networking event and dinner. The location has yet to be anounced.
On Friday, Nov. 8, the summit continues with a discussion on combating obesity and diabetes through traditional alternatives and an urgent call to action to address climate change. The day will end with a speaker roundtable and networking lunch.
With a packed agenda of presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, the summit aims to empower participants to address the pressing issues of food sovereignty, climate resilience and empowering our citizens to be successful in the new economy.
To register for the event, please visit http://whova.com/portal/registration/falco_202410 or contact Christopher Azbell at 918-549-2861 or via email at cazbell@cmn.edu for more information. Interested attendees can also use the QR Code listed in this article to register. Please note that we have limited spots available and the conference is free of charge.
