Native Grown & Gathered is dedicated to empowering Native American food producers and businesses—fostering cultural connection and promoting the strength of our food systems.
Strengthening Food Sovereignty in Indian Country
A future where Native food systems and economies are strong, self-sustaining, and rooted in food sovereignty for generations to come.
VISION
Connect with Native food entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations to enhance food sovereignty through collaborative partnerships and knowledge and resource sharing to ensure Native businesses and food systems thrive.
MISSION
Discover a diverse range of Native American businesses, Tribal enterprises, nonprofits, and community development financial institutions in our comprehensive Business Directory and Native-Owned Map.
NATIVE PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Discover a diverse range of Native American businesses, Tribal enterprises, nonprofits and community development financial institutions in our comprehensive Native-Owned Map and Native Producer Business Directory.
NATIVE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH:
JAVELINA
About: Javelina PDX is an Indigenous-owned, traveling food and catering pop-up by Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson. Alexa's food showcases her experiences and culture into a unique culinary style that focuses on her Pacific Northwest Tribe's cooking, with a flair for the Hopi of the Southwest.
Products: Indigenous restaurant; dining pop-ups and catering; first foods; frybread; wild fish and game
FOOD EXPO 2025:
Celebrating Indigenous Food Systems
October, 2025 in Seattle, WA
Join us at the Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo 2025! This event will bring together Indigenous farmers, gatherers, chefs, and advocates from across the country to celebrate the richness of Indigenous food systems. Expect engaging workshops, traditional food demonstrations, and a marketplace featuring Native-owned food businesses.
