Alameda Native History Project

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  • What is the Alameda Native Food Project?

    The Alameda Native Food Project is a program offered by the Alameda Native History Project, which seeks to educate the public about Traditional Native American Ingredients, Cooking Methods, and Contemporary Indigenous Cuisine.

    The Native Food Project is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Native American connections to the natural world through the food they cultivate and enjoy.

    Share the Experiences, Ingredients and Cooking Methods you learn at the Food Project with your family and loved ones!

    Become a Food Ambassador

    Introduce your friends to the delicious, nutritious, indigenous ingredients you learned about at the Native Food Project!

    Food is the best way to travel the world and learn about other cultures and history without ever leaving home!

    Join us for a series of workshops offered throughout the year.

    Wait up… I thought this program was called the “Indigenous Food Lab“???

    Funny story…

    It turns out the term “Indigenous Food Lab” was trademarked.

    So now the program is called the Alameda Native Food Project.

    Stay tuned for our upcoming sessions!

  • 2024-2025 Cultural & Education Programming Announced!

    The Alameda Native History Project is proud to announce their Cultural & Educational Program Offerings for 2024-2025.

    2024 Acorn Granary Challenge

    Beginning July 1, 2024; and,
    Ending on July 31, 2024.

    Mix modern and traditional methods of acorn granary construction to create a semi-permanent structure which will hold the acorns from our First Annual Acorn Harvest.

    The challenge is creating something that will withstand the elements over winter.

    We will meet as a team to construct these Acorn Granaries. Together we will learn about the different kinds of Acorn Granaries; integrated pest management uses of California Native Plants; and how indigenous technology works to keep food safe for centuries.

    This is a series of free events which happens 10am-2pm Every Sunday in July.

    Sign Up Happening Now

    2024 Alameda “City-Wide” Acorn Harvest

    September – October 2024

    Take part in the First Annual Alameda Acorn Harvest.

    Learn about the ancient Live Oak Forests of this place now called “Alameda”.  Learn about the nutritional value and the cultural significance of acorns.

    There are a number of different ways in which everyone can participate. Please check out the list of roles available on the Sign-Up Form, right after our Community Guidelines.

    Snacks, Water, Coffee, and Lunch, will be provided.

    Sign-Up Now

    Alameda Native Food Lab: ACORNS!

    Multiple Sessions Held in March 2025

    Learn how to process acorns.

    Sample traditional Acorn Mush.

    Make different baked goods using Acorn Flour made from Alameda Oak Trees. Leave with your own Acorn Flour, and recipes to try at home!

    This session is Free!

    Tickets Available in September 2024

  • Two Spirit Pride Week

    That’s what I’m calling the upcoming week of February 2nd.

    Alameda Native History Project has co-organized a number of different events going on all over the City of San Francisco.

    The most awesome of which are the Two Spirit Symposium on February 9th, and the Indigenous Food Lab from February 2nd to the 11th.

    Check out the list below for more information.

    Many events and happenings during Two Spirit Pride week are being held at the Waller Urban Retreat Center, in the Haight Ashbury District of San Francisco.

    The Waller Center is serving as a Pop-Up Native American Retreat Center during the week; as the Two Spirit Queer Alliance hosts GAI Alumni, Elders and Native Community Members from all over the nation.

    Check out the Two Spirit Momentum Calendar here to find out more about the Events Planned!

    Come by the Waller Center on February 10th for an After Powwow Feast!