Testimonials & Partners

“This data platform is an abundance of useful tools geared towards assisting Indian Country. With The ARMP/IRMP Planning Portal, one can access, filter and download information from the different dashboards like Soil Capability on Native Lands. The resources provided include video tutorials on how to use each dashboard, which is very helpful to accommodate different learning styles, making the portal intuitive and accessible for users. Within the dashboards; methods, significance and use of information and limitations are considered and included, which helps to contextualize why this data is critically important. This data platform is not only visionary but also thorough. The story maps are also great, which include animations to draw folks into a deeper appreciation of the dataset. The data sovereignty online form shows that they are practicing what they preach, allowing tribes to opt-out of the data seamlessly; an unheard-of demonstration of their genuine respect for Data Sovereignty. Overall, this platform has created a central platform for Indian Country to easily use for resource planning and knowledge sharing. It considers all aspects and is user-friendly”.

"The Native Lands Advocacy Project’s data platform serves as an invaluable resource for supporting our work at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI). The platform’s comprehensive and accessible resources help IFAI connect Tribes with data used to support IFAI's work to enhance Tribal food sovereignty and increase informed, Tribally-driven decision-making related to agriculture and natural resources across Indian Country. This tool has significantly enhanced the ability of IFAI and the Tribes we work with to visualize and manage lands effectively."

“The work that Village Earth did for the People of the Sacred Land was both highly technical and comprehensive. The information and data exceeded all expectations. For Indian Country, it was a first of its kind and is not likely to [be] replicated because of the balance of history and technical knowledge. It was an honor to work with Dave and the staff. You have our highest respect and honor. Keep up the good work.”

“The Native Lands Advocacy Project has been a game changer for self-determined decision-making and land planning for sovereign Indigenous Nations. We at Sweet Grass use it for every food sovereignty, local food market, and business incubator study we have conducted with various Nations. We have even used the dashboards for credit union feasibility studies. All the data used is public from sources such as the USDA. However, we all know that public data is very difficult to find and even more time consuming to compile and analyze in a useful way. The services NLAP has provided saves communities dozens of thousands of dollars to provide never seen before data analysis such as how much money has been stolen from a particular Tribe's land since the signing of various particular treaties or indices to assist on pathways to food sovereignty. Thank you all to the services you all provide!”

"NLAP is the most robust resource that has finally bridged the gap between available scientific information and the boundaries that matter most to Tribal nations. At the same time, NLAP is sensitive to the history of why Native land holdings are as they are, and has created excellent visuals, storymaps, and information tools that are directly relevant to the decisions and needs of Tribal citizens, Tribal elected officials and staff, and Indigenous researchers."