Liz Landes shares shares how Henderson Field feeds community in Haines and beyond, growing thousands of pounds of produce for distribution. The farm is a bright spot for the local food system and southeast Alaska, both of which rely heavily on food that’s shipped in from incredibly far away.
Tony A. (naschio) Johnson shares that being recognized with an Indigenous Leadership Award goes beyond personal accolades. To him it serves as a powerful symbol of the Chinook Indian Nation’s enduring struggle for sovereignty, a battle that has spanned generations and shaped the history of the nation.
Ecotrust, a Portland nonprofit with a long-term connection to Pacific County, is honoring the Chinook Tribe’s Tony A. (naschio) Johnson with a 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award.
Ecotrust was one of 31 grantees to receive part of $22.6 million from the federal 2501 Program created to help underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters who have historically experienced limited access to USDA programs. Ecotrust was awarded $750,000 to help underserved farmers in Oregon by strengthening climate resilience, stewardship practices and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
“I work alongside and read about so many deserving Indigenous leaders and community members who are doing incredible work … This acknowledgement is absolutely something that makes my heart big and I will forever be grateful for.”
Willamette University’s top-ranked graduate programs in business management and data and computer science will relocate from downtown to Portland’s vibrant Pearl District in the Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave.
Willamette University’s top-ranked graduate programs in business management and data and computer science will relocate from downtown to Portland’s vibrant Pearl District in the Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave.
Certain ancient practices could mitigate the deleterious effects of global warming. From building seaside gardens to water management in desert terrain, these time-honored practices work with the natural world’s rhythms. Some might even hold the key to a more resilient future and a means of building security for both Indigenous communities and other groups disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Ronda Rutledge is Ecotrust’s first Indigenous executive director. The Portland nonprofit focuses on environmental stewardship and economic growth, especially among Pacific Northwest tribes.
Earlier this month, KCAW spoke with Brady, who was recognized for her work with the Herring Protectors, a local advocacy group that’s grown exponentially over the last seven years.
Ecotrust’s role will be to grow access and trust in USDA programs among farmers who’ve been historically underserved or discriminated against by the agency.
Ecotrust will partner with the center to improve the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s outreach to urban producers, provide education and technical assistance, and increase program enrollment
