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Elder Sam Proctor has offered Stephanie Berryhill, Mvskoke Traditional Foods Project Manager, descriptions of original sofke corn that will contribute to documenting a phenotype for sofke corn seed.

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Mvskoke elder Sam Proctor looks at white corn that was used as a sofke corn substitute in a sofke taste trial held at Okmulgee Nutrition Program in December.                

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The young ladies were quick learners and did a nice job rolling out the dough for grape dumplings.

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Tulsa Creek Indian Community member Pat Powell, far left, led the cooking class along with Johnna Gouge.

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Mvskoke cook Johnna Gouge, far right, was one of the teachers for the TCIC grape dumpling cooking class for youth.

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Tulsa Creek Indian Community teens are learning how to make grape dumplings.

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A demonstration seeding class was held on Feb. 15 at Wetumka Indian Community by MFSI. Participants seeded tomatoes, different varieties of peppers and cabbage. The next demonstration class to be offered at this community center will be held at 7 p.m. on March 1.

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A demonstration seeding class was held on Feb. 15 at Wetumka Indian Community by MFSI. Participants seeded tomatoes, different varieties of peppers and cabbage. The next demonstration class to be offered at this community center will be held at 7 p.m. on March 1.

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Click Image to read more of this story Harvesting for farmers doesnt end with summer vegetables, it extends through out fall and into winter. Hunters and gatherers look to all seasons for signs of edible foods to  consume and preserve. Barton Williams and his grandchildren started harvesting pecans, the first of winter. Wild Onions were being picked as early as October and November according to the weather and persimmons, sassefrass, and nuts were ready. Not too long ago, Fall was also the time to prepare for putting up meat. But now we have freezers to keep meat, so some of…

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The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiatve is committed to growing healthy foods and preservation of our traditional foods. In the summer of 2012 Rita Williams of Wilson Community and her husband Barton harvested vegetables and canned vegetables at the Wilson Community center. In the fall of the year, Stephanie Berryhill, Mike Berryhill, Dicey Barnett, Eco Barnett and Barton Williams hunted and harvested possum grapes for canning. MFSI office staff cleaned them and they were canned by, June Marshall, Dicey Barnett and Rita Williams at the Wilson Indian Community Center.

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The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiatve is committed to growing healthy foods and preservation of our traditional foods. In the summer of 2012 Rita Williams of Wilson Community and her husband Barton harvested vegetables and canned vegetables at the Wilson Community center. In the fall of the year, Stephanie Berryhill, Mike Berryhill, Dicey Barnett, Eco Barnett and Barton Williams hunted and harvested possum grapes for canning. MFSI office staff cleaned them and they were canned by, June Marshall, Dicey Barnett and Rita Williams at the Wilson Indian Community Center.

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The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiatve is committed to growing healthy foods and preservation of our traditional foods. In the summer of 2012 Rita Williams of Wilson Community and her husband Barton harvested vegetables and canned vegetables at the Wilson Community center. In the fall of the year, Stephanie Berryhill, Mike Berryhill, Dicey Barnett, Eco Barnett and Barton Williams hunted and harvested possum grapes for canning. MFSI office staff cleaned them and they were canned by, June Marshall, Dicey Barnett and Rita Williams at the Wilson Indian Community Center.   Pictured: Dicey Barnett

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The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiatve is committed to growing healthy foods and preservation of our traditional foods. In the summer of 2012 Rita Williams of Wilson Community and her husband Barton harvested vegetables and canned vegetables at the Wilson Community center. In the fall of the year, Stephanie Berryhill, Mike Berryhill, Dicey Barnett, Eco Barnett and Barton Williams hunted and harvested possum grapes for canning. MFSI office staff cleaned them and they were canned by, June Marshall, Dicey Barnett and Rita Williams at the Wilson Indian Community Center.   Pictured: June Marshall and Dicey Barnett

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mfsi board of directors member Liz Holata and Danny Lindsey, Dewar, gatherer of wild onions.  Wild onions are ready now.

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Robyn at Okmulgee Farmers Market selling fall produce and homemade jams, pickles, peppers, jellies, and bread.

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Okmulgee Farmers Market canned goodies for sale all from Robyn's farm where she cans, bakes, and farms.

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MFSI and friends picked possum grapes out in the woods. Now these are ready to can to make possum grape juice for grape dumplings.

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Update by Luke Freeman, Horticulture Program Assistant at Kerr Center: Image shows seedling beans between the corn. Keep up to date with week-by-week updates at the Kerr Center blog: http://kerrcenterdaytoday.wordpress.com

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Update by Luke Freeman, Horticulture Program Assistant at Kerr Center: Image shows summer intern, Jacob Delahoussaye, planting beans in between the corn. The beans were planted on 7/18 and 7/19. The trial features four heirloom pole bean varieties: Kentucky Wonder, True Red Cranberry, Turkey Craw, and Hidatsa Shield. Keep up to date with week-by-week updates at the Kerr Center blog: http://kerrcenterdaytoday.wordpress.com

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Update by Luke Freeman, Horticulture Program Assistant at Kerr Center: Image shows Three Sisters corn, Texas Gourdseed, in the field on 7/27. The corn was planted on 6/28. Keep up to date with week-by-week updates at the Kerr Center blog: http://kerrcenterdaytoday.wordpress.com

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Update by Luke Freeman, Horticulture Program Assistant at Kerr Center: seedling squash between the rows of corn and beans. The trial features four winter squash varieties: Table Queen Acorn squash, Waltham Butternut squash, Seminole pumpkin, and Cinderella pumpkin. Keep up to date with week-by-week updates at the Kerr Center blog: http://kerrcenterdaytoday.wordpress.com

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photo is of an immature Indian pumpkin on the vine. Click image to read: MFSI traditional foods project receives invaluable support from local farmers, Kerr Center

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Double rainbow over Wilson farmland on March 22, 2012.

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Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative Upcoming Events PDF Print E-mail
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Upcoming Events:

 

May 7, 2013

IHCRC After School Program, Park Elementary, Tulsa, 3-5 pm.

 
May 8, 2013
Food & Food Fitness Policy Council, MFSI, 3-4:30 pm, Contact Rita Williams, 918.759.1891.

May 11, 2013
Kerr's Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Horticulture Program, MFSI, 8-5 all day training.  Contact June Marshall, 918.752.6139, for information.
 

 

Enrolled participants in the horticulture track of the 2nd Year BFRP will have their third training session at the MFSI offices beginning at 8 am until 4 pm.  Local area participants from surrounding towns will not be traveling to Poteau where the certified organic Kerr Center’s Cannon Horticulture Farm Plots are used as training sites.  Training held at the Kerr Center in Poteau will be broadcast from the Kerr Center to MFSI so participants will receive the Kerr staff’s expertise in agricultural economics, horticulture, and natural resource management. On Saturday, students will learn about soil and organic fertility management II, business management, water and irrigation, and compost and vermicompost.  The MFSI offices are located at the corner of 7th and Grand Streets, downtown Okmulgee (next door to KOKL Radio Station), 100 East 7th Street, Suite 101.  Coffee, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.  For further info and to RSVP, contact:  J. Marshall at 918.752.6139 or 918.756.5915.  Guests are welcomed to attend the training, but must contact MFSI so meals can be planned accordingly.  

 

Information and Press Releases:

 

Native Foods & Health Symposium

April 26th and 27th, 2013.

For Announcement click here

For Symposium Agenda Click Here

 

Food Labeling Workshop

May 15 & 16th, 2013

For Announcement and Registration Click Here

 

Harvesting Pecans

Read Article by Clicking here

 

2013 Internships Available at the Kerr Center

More Information by Clicking here

 

Conservation District Offers Conservation Cost Share Assistance

More Information by Clicking Here

 

Oklahoma Natural Resources Conservation Service Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)

For News Release Click Here

 

 

Week of the Young Child

April 15, 2013

by H. June Marshall

 

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Child Development Center hosted a Week of the Young Child beginning with a parade on Monday, April 15th and providing a fun-filled day with activities for the kids ranging in ages from 2 through 5.  Kids came from various Head Start Centers throughout the MCN.  Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative (MFSI) was invited to provide an activity either related to gardening or food.  MFSI represents food sovereignty for all peoples.  Dicey Barnett and Sue White in charge of the MFSI table gave out a healthy snack of trail mix that they made with a small bottle of water for every child who came by the table.  The Eagle Adventure books, written by Georgia Perez, were also given out.  The four books, Knees Lifted High, Through the Eyes of the Eagle, Tricky Treats, and Plate Full of Color, was definitely a hit with the groups.  MFSI gave out approximately 200 sets with one group wanting an additional 100 that will be provided.  Dicey and Sue planted flowers in food cans that were given to MFSI by the Elderly Nutrition Program in Okmulgee, and these flowers were given away.  The cans make good planters so recycle the cans.  Mvto to the Child Development Center for their efforts in making this week a special week for the kids.  

 

 

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