ZUNI — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project in the Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico, has a special motto for its year-round Food Sovereignty programming. That motto is “We Grow, We Share, We Eat, We Save” and it is deeply rooted in Zuni culture and traditional values.
Every year, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health and Newman’s Own Foundation, the nonprofit organization provides access to needed resources, instruction through classes and workshops, and knowledge-sharing through a dedicated Agriculture Advisory Committee and Agriculture Support Team. Together, community members of all ages share the journey from planting and nurturing to harvesting and seed-saving.
