The Modoc Nation Bison Distribution Program will provide nutritional bison meat to Modoc Tribal members and other Native American households. The program will target communities that are underserved. The bison will be purchased from a socially disadvantaged producer. This funding will allow for the Modoc Nation to procure local, domestic protein that is unique to our geographic area and meets the needs of our community members. Bison meat donations and distribution programs increase public access to traditional foods and contribute to cultural education programs. In addition to increasing local food consumption, funds will help build and expand economic opportunities for local and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers. Since the near extermination of bison, Tribes have worked to repopulate bison to sovereign lands, and these initiatives are important steps toward cultural revitalization and food sovereignty for Plains Indians.
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