MSU Extension Tribal Extension

Michigan State University Extension Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program (FRTEP)

Published on December 1, 2020
FRTEP works to build relationships between tribal partners and extension and to leverage the resources within extension to support tribes' self-determined community food system projects and food sovereignty activities where appropriate.
Michigan’s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Build a Connected System to Serve Tribal Communities

Published on November 13, 2020
In 2018, NIFA awarded the two-year, $200,000 MILES grant to Bay Mills Community College and MSU Extension to help continue to build a foundation of connection, collaboration and learning between Michigan’s four land grant colleges and universities.
Michigan Inter-Tribal Land Grant System (MILES)

Published on November 2, 2020
The MILES is the next step in building the foundation for a seamless, integrated, and intentional Land Grant System in Michigan serving all Michigan Tribal Nations and communities.
Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly

Published on September 23, 2020
Understanding the history of the land that MSU resides on is part of an ongoing journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
A new resource for tribal officials

Published on May 22, 2020
Comprehensive resources webpage shares valuable tools and policy insights for Michigan’s 12 sovereign nations impacted by novel coronavirus
Six tips for hosting a food summit

Published on March 13, 2020
Bring diverse voices together to share a collective story about our food system, network, and begin writing the next chapter.
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Celebrates Traditional Foods with Boat to School Week

Published on October 5, 2017
The Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Middle School launched their first ever “Boat to School” week with hands-on culinary and fisheries educational activities.
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty

Published on January 26, 2017
What you should understand.
Porcupine quillwork, the Anishinaabe and federal policies

Published on November 28, 2016
Learn more about the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990.