Climate change has deeply impacted coastal Indigenous communities through rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and warming waters that threaten ecosystems, food systems, livelihoods, and cultural practices connected to the ocean.
Earth Daughters partnered with Manos del Mar, an artisan collective in San Mateo del Mar, an Indigenous Ikoots community, to support families through an initiative centered on Indigenous knowledge, mutual aid, and community leadership.
The project provided traditional food baskets to local families, supporting access to culturally meaningful foods while strengthening Indigenous food practices passed down through generations.
Funded through a community micro-grant, the initiative delivered direct support to families most affected by overlapping climate and public health challenges while prioritizing local needs and values.
By centering community leadership and direct action, the initiative demonstrates how Indigenous approaches to food systems strengthen resilience while protecting cultural identity.
The project highlights the role of Indigenous knowledge in building sustainable food systems, strengthening relationships with land and ocean, and supporting long-term community resilience.
