Seeds of Eden

03/31/2026

03/21/2026

The WestHemIndigenousNetwork continues the series on the work happening in the Bear Soldier District at Standing Rock. In this episode, Isaiah Keller Executive Director and Co-Founder of Seeds of Eden, sits down to talk about something that often gets overlooked when we talk about rebuilding communities, mental health and recovery. Seeds of Eden has become a leader in recovery housing, helping people rebuild stability in their lives. And as Isaiah explains, that stability is really the foundation of a functioning society. From there, the conversation moves into the Plant Project and the work starting on the ground. We’ve already seen onions sprouting directly from Standing Rock soil, and the first garden site at the McLaughlin women’s home is being prepared for crops like potatoes, onions, corn, and beans.

But the biggest takeaway from the conversation is this: community buy-in is everything. When community voices are involved and people feel ownership over the work, that’s when real change can take hold. We also talk about the importance of tracking measurable outcomes, not just for funding, but to understand what’s working so models like this can expand to other Indigenous nations. This conversation is about more than gardens. It’s about recovery, stability, and rebuilding the foundation of healthy communities!

The episode is streaming now on the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R50TZxf4Ajs
or on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xZgXAnlv2ZkZsiN00t7av?si=Bi7neRFvTAObiVDTor6W6A

03/19/2026

🌱We’ve got a head start on our food sovereignty garden at our newest upcoming recovery home “plant,” no pun intended.

Thanks to the help of Jonathon Okuté Maza at WestHemIndigenousNetwork we’ve got Spanish Utah onions already breaking ground, with plans for corn, potatoes, and beans to follow! This is more than a garden—it’s healing, responsibility, recovery, and self-sustainability in action!

Next step… all we need is a female bison and a calf 😄🦬

03/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Tanya Gibbs!

Honoring Tanya Gibbs, a citizen of the and Managing Partner of Mshkawzi Law (a RES sponsor!), as a 2026 Native American 40 Under 40 awardee. Tanya has championed Indigenous economic development, tribal law, and non-gaming tribal enterprises while leading major finance transactions and empowering Native communities across the U.S. and Canada.

She will be honored at RES 2026, taking place March 23–26, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino.

➡️ Register for RES: https://bit.ly/4hUQYQN

03/16/2026

Do not fear failure, but be terrified of regret. When you depart from the door of commonality, for every one person who supports you, 10,000 more will oppose you. A lion might lose his teeth, but he never stops getting hungry.

03/13/2026

🌱 SRCDC is Hiring! – Food Sovereignty Specialist

The Standing Rock Community Development Corporation is looking for a dependable and passionate individual to help strengthen community food systems in Fort Yates, ND.

This role will support local gardens, lead workshops on gardening and cooking, and work with youth and elders to grow food knowledge in our community.

Details:
• $20–$24/hour (DOE)
• Full-time | Start: April 2026 | Open Until Filled
• Based in Fort Yates

Reliable transportation and weekend garden maintenance availability required.

📚 College students welcome — flexible spring schedule with full-time summer transition.

SRCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

📩 Send resume + cover letter to:
ert@standingrockcdc.org

Please share! 🌿

03/08/2026

Interesting development in the alcohol industry lately. Reports are showing that more Americans are pursuing sobriety and recovery, causing stockpiles of unsold alcohol and reductions in production.

That tells an important story. Recovery efforts, sobriety initiatives, and the drift towards healthier lifestyles are having a real impact on the market.

Here in North Dakota, the long-standing culture of acceptability around underage drinking is also being challenged and rewritten. Communities, families, and recovery advocates are stepping up and drawing a new line for the next generation.

When individuals reclaim their lives from addiction, it doesn’t just change families and communities—it shifts entire industries.

I’ll take that as a win for America. 🇺🇸

As Jim Beam, Kentucky's bourbon icon, halts some production in 2026, almost $830 million has been erased from spirits market value. As wellness rises, drinking is not.

03/06/2026

NCAI applauds the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation) to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His nomination reflects the growing presence of Native voices in national leadership and underscores the importance of federal leaders understanding Tribal sovereignty, the government-to-government relationship, and the public safety priorities facing Tribal Nations.

Read the full statement: https://www.ncai.org/news/ncai-applauds-nomination-of-senator-markwayne-mullin-for-u-s-secretary-of-homeland-security

03/02/2026

Episode 6: “The Plant Project Consortium”

In this episode of The RedShirt Podcast, we’re in McLaughlin, South Dakota with Chairwoman Bobbi Jamerson of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Bear Soldier District and Executive Director Isaiah Keller of Seeds of Eden to discuss something urgent and foundational: a real, actionable plan for Food Sovereignty.

This conversation focuses on the Plant Project not as an idea, but as a strategy. Together, we break down how tribal leadership, land-based initiatives, and grassroots partnerships are coming together to build systems that restore local food production, reduce dependency, and create long-term sustainability rooted in culture and community.

This episode is about moving from conversation to coordination—creating a future where our communities feed themselves again.

Food sovereignty isn’t a slogan, it’s a plan!

The Red Shirt Podcast · Episode

02/28/2026

Today we put our hands in the dirt and broke ground on a food sovereignty garden for our impending Women’s Recovery Home in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Food insecurity, government dysfunction, natural disasters, supply-chain failures, and growing national security threats have made it clear that waiting on broken systems is no longer an option. Recovery and liberty meet at the most basic human need—food. If we are serious about healing our bodies and minds, rebuilding lives, and protecting our communities, then we must build sustainable, local, and healthy food systems that don’t collapse when institutions do. Recovery is a step toward independence, resilience, and dignity for the whole community.

Thank you to Jonathon Okuté Maza for showing up and helping make this become a reality today!

“They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds. “🌱

01/07/2026

🌮 Indian Taco Tuesday at Seeds of Eden 🌮

Kneading the dough. Slicing and dicing.
Tamàto, tamōto. 🍅

Real talent was at work tonight — ancient skills that still pay the bills, powered by indigenous food science: heat, timing, texture, and flavor working in harmony.

And the secret ingredient that blew the meal sky-high? Fry bread.
Golden, light, and made by hand — no fast food chain can touch that 🍳.

This was culture, chemistry, and faith at the table. Recovery happens one meal at a time.

11/25/2025

Seeds of Eden is thankful today.
Last night, we were blessed by the ministry of Brother and Sister Schuller, who spent the evening with our Devils Lake recovery family. We celebrated with pizza and fresh homemade pie — Marco's Pizza handled the meat lovers, and the Schullers brought in a warm plum-apple pie straight from their home.

We are grateful for sobriety.
We are grateful for God’s protection from harm.
We are grateful for our sanity, our healing, and the loved ones who walk with us through the treacherous parts of life. 🙏