Key Initiatives

1. Indigenous Food Sovereignty Program

Tribal seed bank development

Community gardens and permaculture training

Youth “Grow & Learn” education series

Restoration of sacred plant knowledge

2. Hemp Cultivation & Research (IHEA)

Federal-exempt research and development licenses (Title 21 USC §885)

IHEA Membership for cultivators, scientists, and growers

Seed-to-product development training

Compliance support and cultivation standards

3. Decortication Hub Project

Located on a 200-acre site within tribal territory

Processing infrastructure for fiber, hurd, oil, and biomass

Partnerships with NuTerra Research and Development Center, Project BEACON, BioFiber Industries, Helixis Technology, and Ozayatech

Job creation, bioeconomic stimulation, and environmental remediation

4. Green Infrastructure & Land Stewardship

Regenerative soil management

Irrigation & water restoration strategies

Traditional companion planting (Three Sisters model)

Seasonal harvest ceremonies and community feasts

Programs & Resources

Indigenous Growers Network (IGN)

Youth AgTech Internships

Soil Testing & Land Reclamation Tools

Hemp Product Prototyping (paper, fiberboard, textiles)

Vendor development for IHEA trade ecosystem

How to Get Involved

Whether you are a tribal citizen, business, grower, or researcher:

1. Join the IHEA as a certified member

2. Volunteer at a local farm site or education program

3. Apply for access to cultivation training or hemp licensing

4. Propose a project under the Tribal Agricultural Innovation Fund

Contact Us

Department of Agriculture & Resource Innovation Email: agriculture@cheasequah.org

IHEA Licensing: ihea@cheasequah.org