Indigenous Food Sovereignty Milestones

From the 1990s to today, Native nations have worked to reclaim control over their own food systems. Hover for a preview, or click any event to learn more.

Land & water restoration Organizations & policy Seed-saving

Native nations across North America have worked to reclaim control over their own food systems. Click any event above to read the milestone, the nation(s) involved, and how it reflects food sovereignty — control over your own food system, not just access to food.

Source note: events are placed at representative years; the labels 1990s, 2010s, and 2020s mark efforts that unfold across several years. This timeline is a simplified, illustrative overview for classroom learning.