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Traditional harvest practices of the harvesting and sharing of fish, wildlife, and other wild resources are an integral source of food security that support physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, education, socio-economic development, and cultural identity a * b Orville Huntington, Wildlife and Parks, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC); 122 1st Ave.; Fairbanks AK 99701 USA; +1-907-452-8251; orville.huntington@tananachiefs.org c Brooke Woods, Hunting and Fishing Task Force, TCC; 122 1st Ave.; Fairbanks AK 99701 USA; +1-907-452-8251; Brooke.Wright@tananachiefs.org Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development ISSN: 2152-0801 online https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org 116 Volume 9, Supplement 2 / Fall 2019 of Indigenous communities in Interior Alaska. Many significant changes, including climate change, are impacting this way of life and challenging secure access to foods vital for sustenance and cultural preservation.We use a case study approach to develop a holistic and place-based definition of traditional harvest practices of Indigenous communities in rural Interior Alaska that expands upon commonly accepted definitions of food security. This definition emphasizes the role of ecological health, culture, and decision-making power in strengthening food security and sovereignty. We also highlight how multistakeholer partnerships foster capacity building that can support communities in their efforts to advocate for food security and sovereignty.

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