Land Acknowledgment
We seek to right the injustice of the erasure of the Indigenous people who originally inhabited these lands by honoring their history and traditions. This land was stewarded by the Arapaho, Apache, Cheyenne, Sioux, and Ute Nations. S.A.C.R.Ed Eco-Center recognizes the enduring relationships between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We are grateful for the territory upon which we gather today and respect the original stewards of this land. May we continue to do the work to bring justice, healing, education, and sustainable relationships to be embodied through S.A.C.R.Ed Eco-Center’s mission, vision, and purpose.
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S.A.S.I. Farms
Sacred Ancestors Seed Initiative
Seed Preservation and Culturally Relevant Foods
At S.A.C.R.Ed Eco-Center, we are dedicated to the preservation of seed-keeping and the promotion of indigenous traditions. We view seeds as our ancestors that hold the stories and knowledge of our past, in other words, our DNA. We created S.A.S.I. Farms to continue this practice and to be able to pass it down to the next generation. By preserving seeds, we are safeguarding the future of our planet and empowering communities to cultivate sustainable and culturally relevant food sources. It's about healing our relationship with nature and creating reciprocity. As a hybrid social entrepreneurship model, the farm will be an exclusive revenue stream for the non-profit.
Seed Library, Bank and Exchange Program
The history of the African diaspora holds many stories of struggle and survival, from the arduous Middle Passage to the harsh conditions of slavery. Despite little food being available, enslaved women would braid rice into their hair, symbolizing their strength and willpower to survive. We want to honor these stories and traditions by focusing on education and training programs that empower people to embrace their heritage and continue the traditions of seed preservation.