Food Justice & Sovereignty Program

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Sowing the Seeds of Change is Back

Indigenous Nourishment: Chia, Piñon, and Serviceberry

Indigenous Nourishment: Chia, Piñon, and Serviceberry

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Indigenous Nourishment: Chia, Piñon, and Serviceberry ~ Sowing the seeds of change

Date and Time: Tues, October 27th, 5:30-7PM

Location: Growing Gardens (dentro del granero), 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

Light snacks will be provided!

Class Description: Explore the nutritional qualities and traditional uses of chia, piñon, serviceberries while learning about their connections to Indigenous foodways.  Participants will prepare a nutrient-dense chia pudding made with piñon nut milk and berries, connecting this familiar contemporary snack to longstanding Indigenous food knowledge and traditions.  An herbal sage tea will also be served during the class.

Instructor Bio: Allison M Wolfstar has a calm presence that can be felt through each person she works with. Holding the ancestral lineage and knowledge of her family; she anchors her teachings with roots of experience and matriarchal foundations passed down in her community.  Allison has 
Chiricahua Apache, Cherokee, and Scottish ancestry, and is a proud member of her tribal nation 
in New Mexico.  Allison is passionate about utilizing her background in Nutrition and dietetics 
along with her doctorates degree to bring food and plant medicine back to her people and 
communities.

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Our Vision for Food Justice

The Food Justice & Sovereignty Program (FJS) cultivates equitable community spaces and biodiverse gardens, empowering underserved communities through hands-on education, land access, and the restoration of traditional ecological knowledge, ultimately fostering profound social and ecological justice and community resilience.

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Our Core Activities

The FJS program is built on engaging, hands-on experiences within our urban gardens and farms. We empower our community through a variety of educational and collaborative activities.

Food Justice & Sovereignty Gathering series:  

Sowing the Seeds of Change

Is a transformative gathering series bridging ecological and social justice, cultivating equitable community spaces while cultivating biodiverse gardens

Ready to Grow with Us?

Join the Food Justice & Sovereignty movement today! Whether you want to volunteer, learn, or support our mission, your involvement helps cultivate healthier communities and a more equitable food system.

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Check out our previous season of FJS Here