Local Link
Bringing together a growing network committed to building thriving local economies, vibrant urban and rural communities, and equitable access to good food
Indigenous Traditional Knowledge Database
Partnering with Tribes to improve the digital continuity of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
Institutional Purchasing Pathways
Connecting BIPOC-owned food businesses with hospital food buyers ready to go local
Farm to School
Working with a statewide network to support farm to school programming in Oregon
Farm to Early Care and Education
Nourishing and educating children ages 0-5 in the garden, at the table, and in the classroom
Community Asset Development
Building broadly shared, intergenerational wealth with our region’s communities
California Marine Protected Areas
Community-based approaches to understanding the outcomes of California Marine Protected Areas
BIPOC Farm to Market Program
A training program for farmers and producers who are Black, African, Indigenous, and people of color in the Portland Metro area
Viviane Barnett Fellowship for Food System Leaders
A cohort-based program designed for aspiring and experienced leaders of color working to build equitable, climate-resilient food systems
Why we’re here
ECOTRUST UPDATE | A reflection and programmatic update from our Interim Executive Director, Olivia M. Rebanal
Alan R. Parker (Chippewa Cree) – 1942-2022
IN MEMORIAM | On August 5, 2022, Alan R. Parker walked on
Local Link back in action
PHOTO ESSAY | After a two year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked with partners to produce Local Link again in 2022
Supporting Latinx Founders
INTERVIEW | Pitch Latinx organizer and founder of Latino Founders, Juan Barraza, shares his hopes for Latinx entrepreneurship in the state and how Latinx-owned businesses are building intergenerational wealth.
U.S. Department of Agriculture awards $25 million to accelerate the Climate-Smart Wood Economy
PROGRAM UPDATE | Sustainable Northwest wins significant funding on a proposal to build the Climate Smart Wood Economy. We are excited to join a group of nonprofit and tribal partners in the Pacific Northwest on this effort
From acknowledgement to action
STAFF VOICES | In place of a land acknowledgement, Ecotrust staff are asking you to support Indigenous communities by taking action
Announcing our interim co-executive directorship
ECOTRUST UPDATE | We’re excited to announce Kevin Bumatay and Olivia Rebanal as our Interim Co-Executive Directors!
Michelle Week, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Michelle Week, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award
A toast to Jeremy Barnicle
PHOTO ESSAY | A photo gallery from an in-person staff and board gathering
Julie Kitka, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Julie Kitka who is a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award
Moving forward, with hope and gratitude
STAFF VOICES | A departing message from Jeremy Barnicle, Executive Director
Paul Lumley, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Paul Lumley, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.
Spring Alaska Schreiner, 2022 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Spring Alaska Schreiner, a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award.
Unequal distribution of climate impacts
and how tribal management is adapting on
the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
INTERVIEW | An interview with Cody Desautel about the impacts of climate change on the Tribes’ forest and economy and how they are responding to threats
Introducing Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride
INTERVIEW | Learn more about two of our board members, Jaime Arredondo and Alexandria McBride
Ecotrust’s office is moving to the Redd
ECOTRUST UPDATE | This spring, Ecotrust’s office is relocating from the Natural Capital Center to the Redd on Salmon Street
Breaking the Chains: Transformative federal legislation and tribal peoples
FEATURE | Recordings and resources for the final of four virtual briefings on Indigenous Leadership with Dave Tovey and Robert Miller presenting.
Termination: The attempt to destroy and the rebuilding of the Siletz Tribes
FEATURE | Recordings and resources from the second of four virtual briefings on Indigenous Leadership.
Negotiating a Future: Indigenous leadership through the ages
FEATURE | Recordings and resources from the first of four virtual briefings about Indigenous leadership with Bobbie Conner and Ron Allen presenting.
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Impacts on Alaska Native communities
FEATURE | Recordings and resources from the third of four virtual briefings on Indigenous Leadership with Nicole Borromeo and Joe Nelson presenting.
Under Secretary Moffitt visits the Redd on Salmon
PROGRAM UPDATE | USDA Under Secretary Jennifer Moffitt visited the Redd on Salmon Street to learn more about our regional food systems work
Building the momentum behind a green workforce
PROGRAM UPDATE | The employers and partner organizations who enrich participants’ experience are critical to the success of the Green Workforce Academy
The Value of Cultural Burning in Forest Management: A Conversation With Gabe Sheoships
INTERVIEW | An interview with Gabe Sheoships, the Executive Director of the Friends of Tryon Creek
One meal at a time: Talking with Chef Andre Uribe
INTERVIEW | A conversation with Chef Andre Uribe about his values and new business endeavor, Sustainable Meals Oregon
On whitebark pine and climate change: A conversation with Michael Durglo, Jr.
PARTNER VOICES | An interview with Mike Durglo, Jr., the Tribal Historic Preservation Office director for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Fresh faces
ECOTRUST UPDATE | Learn more about our new Ecotrust team members!
Growing Ag of the Middle Accelerator
PROGRAM UPDATE | A new video explores changes made to the Ag of the Middle Accelerator program to center racial equity
Mapping the Northwest’s working forests
PROGRAM UPDATE | Charting timelines of timber output and carbon sequestration for every county in the Northwest US
Passing the mic
PARTNER VOICES | Rural Reporting Fellow Bethany Goodrich shares how community care, reciprocity, and centering Indigenous voices guide her storytelling.
Introducing Olivia Rebanal
INTERVIEW | Learn more about our first CIO, Olivia M. Rebanal, who has been busy coordinating energies toward our Strategic Plan and building equity-centered processes.
Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: the rich and varied heritages within ‘Latinx’ identities
STAFF VOICES | Three Ecotrust team members share vulnerably about who they are, their reflections about Latinx Heritage Month, and recommended readings.