b'A Message from our Executive DirectorDear Friends and Relatives,This was a transformative period as we navigated unprecedentedchallenges and celebrated significant milestones in our journey towardcultural recovery and community empowerment, highlighting the resilienceof our community. Our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environmentfor Native people to reconnect with the land has never been stronger. Weve fortified our mission to share knowledgeabout sustainable agriculture, provide access toIndigenous foods and medicines, and promote the recovery of cultural identity and health withinNative youth and families. Our programsadapted to the changing circumstances,ensuring that our community membersremain engaged, informed, and supported. This would not have been possible withoutthe generosity and support of our partners,whose contributions have been instrumentalin helping us navigate any challenges andemerge even stronger. Thank you for standing with us and being anintegral part of our work. We are filled with hope and determination as we look into the future. Together, weare sowing the seeds of a brighter, healthier, and more resilient future.Miigwech (Thank you),Neely M. Snyder, Executive Director3'