Indigenous Food Lab

The Indigenous Food Lab is a project of the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS), established in 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by Oglala Lakota Sioux chef Sean Sherman, the organization aims to create Indigenous-controlled food systems through a professional kitchen, education, and training centers focused on the revitalization of pre-colonial American cuisine.

The Indigenous Food Lab serves as a hub for culinary education, agricultural practices, seed saving, and cultural programming, supporting Indigenous tribal communities in developing food enterprises and promoting food sovereignty. Its culinary philosophy emphasizes ingredients indigenous to the Americas while excluding post-colonial foods.