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Ukwakhwa Farm Tour and Meal
You're invited to join the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) and other grant partners at a WPP Learning Collaborative event hosted by Ukwakhwa (Our Foods).
Learn how Ukwakhwa (Our Foods) is using a WPP grant for the food sovereignty initiative From Seeds to Table to promote health by bringing Indigenous culinary practices together through meals, education and community collaboration.
- When: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Time: 11: a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Presenters: Giselle "Gise' Oliva-Metoxen, Director of Programs and Development and Stephen 'Steve’ Webster, Director of Farm and Culinary Operations
- Location: N6019 Lambie Rd, De Pere, WI, 54115
- Cost: none
Participants will:
- Learn about tribal food sovereignty and the From Seeds to Table initiative
- Tour the Ukwakhwa Farm and meet the team
- Participate in a Barter & Trade event at Ukwakhwa’s Trading Post (watch for details and instructions in your registration confirmation!)
- Connect with other WPP grant recipients and WPP staff over a meal prepared in the Ukwakhwa kitchen
Registration is limited - watch for details coming to your inbox soon!
Giselle 'Gise' Oliva-Metoxen, Director of Programs and Development; Stephen 'Steve’ Webster, Director of Farm and Culinary Operations
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Call for Nominations: WPP Oversight and Advisory Committee
WPP is seeking nominations to fill a health advocate public member position on its Oversight and Advisory Committee, which is one of two governance committees that supports WPP's mission to bring about lasting improvements in health for all in Wisconsin.
Check out the Call for Nominations for guidelines, nominee qualifications and other requirements. Nominations are strongly encouraged from Wisconsin-based organizations that have operated for at least five years and are widely recognized as non-profit or governmental advocates.
Nominations are due October 1, 2026.
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