NAS Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute

04/24/2026

Check out this beautiful Three Sisters cake (recipe from FSL Chef-in-Residence Crystal Wahpepah's new cookbook A Feather and a Fork!) made by Naomi Grogan-Hurlich (School of Education)!!!

04/09/2026

There is still time to donate to the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and TEK
Institute this Giving Day!

A huge thank you to our undergraduate research assistant Christi for sharing her story! ❤️

Giving Day on 4/8!

April 8th is Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day. This is a great opportunity to support the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute! All donations directly support FSL workshops and events, FSL staff, students, Native youth and community. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping us continue this important work.

When you donate to the FSL for Giving Day, the Lab can receive a proportional match!

To donate, please visit the FSL’s giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fsl2026

04/09/2026

We are 73% at our goal of 10,000! You still have time to donate!

‼️LINK IN BIO‼️

Giving Day on 4/8!

April 8th is Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day. This is a great opportunity to support the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute! All donations directly support FSL workshops and events, FSL staff, students, Native youth and community. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping us continue this important work.

When you donate to the FSL for Giving Day, the Lab can receive a proportional match!

To donate, please visit the FSL’s giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fsl2026

04/08/2026

DONATE HERE: hum.link/fsl2026

This Giving Day, donate to the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute to support a Native run organization and land-based education. Wiyot plaza serves as the labs exterior space for land based restoration and education, featuring a traditional salmon cooking pit, a redwood forest space, a future acorn processing center, an Indigenous garden, and Native landscape with cultural and edible plants.

DONATE HERE: hum.link/fsl2026

To learn more, visit our website: www.humboldt.edu/food-sovereignty

04/08/2026

Show your support for Indigenous-led and community based programming this !

When you support the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute, you support programming such as the Specialty Crop Initiative Program (SCIP). SCIP is aimed at strengthening traditional food practices and enhancing food sovereignty within our local communities. This initiative is designed to address the significant issues of food insecurity and lack of access to culturally relevant foods for our Tribal communities in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. SCIP facilitates weekly hands-on engagement with Tribal partners in the Hoopa Valley and Klamath River communities. As well as regular programming across Humboldt, Del Norte and beyond. By working closely with local specialty crop producers, Tribes, Tribal organizations and community members, SCIP has supported and executed numerous educational workshops, training sessions, curriculum creation, food distributions, media creation, community events, garden development, and the Indigenous Foods Festival. SCIP not only creates a tangible impact during the life of the project, but the efforts will go on to support the community long term through publication of curriculum, guides, and resources that will be distributed and available to our local community for years to come.

Donating today for , the lab will receive a proportional match from our donors. Your contribution to the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute helps us continue our work like the Specialty Crop Initiative Program, in centering and uplifting Indigenous knowledges, sciences, foodways, technical assistance and community support.

DONATE HERE: hum.link/fsl2026

To learn more, visit our website: www.humboldt.edu/food-sovereignty

04/08/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Give!

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fsl2026

Your contribution to the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute helps us continue our work in centering and uplifting Indigenous knowledges, sciences, and community support.

Donate today for Giving Day and we can get a proportional match! Even $5-$10 can help the FSL to reach our goal!

By donating to the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute, you are directly supporting Native youth leadership for building food sovereignty in communities. Since January 2026, the lab has hosted and participated in 29 events, reaching more than 350 community members. Your support allows us to continue offering valuable workshops, such as with the Food Sovereignty Lab’s Chef-in-Residence, Crystal Wahpepah, and community events like the Indigenous Foods Festival, the Klamath/Six Rivers Economic Organizing Gathering with Salmon Returns, and so much more.

With your continued generosity, the Food Sovereignty Lab can keep creating impactful opportunities for students and community members alike. Thank you for your support.

Donate today at: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fsl2026

Thank you,
Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute

04/07/2026

Now hiring!

Job Title: Good Fire Healing Coalition Food Sovereignty Lab Program Coordinator

Wage: $28.00–$30.00/hr, depending on experience

Project Name: Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute Good Fire Healing Coalition Project

Supervisor: Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy

Timeline: This is a grant-funded project in collaboration with the Blue Lake Rancheria. The position will begin as soon as possible and grant funding will expire in March 2028.

Position Overview: The Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute seeks an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Good Fire Healing Coalition team. The Program Coordinator will focus on the development of a cultural fire literacy curriculum, coordination of cultural fire practitioner training, and the development of a Fire-Centered Climate Action Plan through the Food Sovereignty Lab (FSL) at Cal Poly Humboldt. This position will be supervised by the FSL Co-Directors and the Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Project Lead, and will work closely with a variety of Tribal partners, cultural practitioners, and BLR staff.

Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and a cover letter discussing how you meet the requested qualifications, along with the ** SPF Self-Identification Form for Job Applicants by April 20, 2026 to Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy via email ([email protected]).
APPLY HERE: https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/non-state-employment-opportunities

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application review date: Submissions will be reviewed starting April 20, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

04/05/2026

Giving Day on 4/8! ❤️

April 8th is Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day. This is a great opportunity to support the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute! All donations directly support FSL workshops and events, FSL staff, students, Native youth and community. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping us continue this important work.

When you donate to the FSL for Giving Day, the Lab can receive a proportional match!

To donate, please visit the FSL’s giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/fsl2026

04/03/2026