Blue Lake Rancheria would like to congratulate ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฑ๐ and ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐น๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ, Co-Directors of the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute, on receiving The ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ!
This prestigious award honors visionary leaders whose innovative work strengthens communities and creates greater opportunities for Californians. In recognition of their outstanding contributions, the James Irvine Foundation has awarded a $350,000 grant to support the continued impact of the Food Sovereignty Lab.
Dr. Risling Baldy and Dr. Reedโs initiatives, including the Food Sovereignty Lab and Wiyot Plaza, have profoundly enriched Cal Poly Humboldt, fostering a deeper connection to Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community. These transformative spaces honor traditional practices, empower students, and uplift Indigenous communities on the North Coast. Blue Lake Rancheria is grateful for leaders like Dr. Risling Baldy and Dr. Reed, whose dedication continues to strengthen our region.
We celebrate all recipients of this yearโs James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for their exceptional leadership and commitment to creating meaningful change. Join us in recognizing their achievements by watching the 2025 Leadership Award Recipientsโ video.