At this special virtual gathering, we’ll celebrate the culmination of OFMA’s 4-week Native Knowledge Sharing Learn-a-Long, where we invite market staff to read and reflect on this new digital toolkit.

Facilitated by toolkit authors S.A. Lawrence-Welch (Nêhiýaw & Métis) and Vawn Jason Borges (Kānaka Maoli), this session will offer space to discuss meaningful and sustainable ways integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural awareness into farmers market operations.

Building stronger, more respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities offers a valuable opportunity for market staff seeking to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at their markets to ensure that Oregon Farmers Markets are welcoming and accessible to all. Join us as we talk through actionable strategies for increasing economic opportunities and cultural representation for Native community members in Oregon’s local food systems.