March 05, 2026 | Source: SRAP

Indigenous Peoples have lived, and continue to live, across what is now known as the United States since time immemorial. There are 574 Federally Recognized Tribes in the U.S., over 100 State Recognized Tribes, and countless Indigenous communities that are not politically recognized. Indigenous Peoples experience disproportionate adverse environmental impacts like air pollution and water pollution, yet have been excluded from many mainstream environmental narratives and important environmental decision-making processes. Despite these disparities, Tribes are often at the forefront of environmental movements and advocacy and are an integral part of environmental stewardship and the transition to a socially responsible food future. As an organization working across what is currently known as the U.S., including unceded and sovereign Tribal Land, meaningful engagement with Tribal Nations is a crucial part of SRAP’s work and of the movement toward a more just food system.