We kicked off our culinary adventure with an unforgettable experience at The Fry Bread Lounge in Old Town Scottsdale! A huge thank you to Chef Darryl Montana for not only serving up incredible indigenous dishes but also taking the time to share the rich history and inspiration behind his craft.

Indigenous cuisine is an essential yet often overlooked part of North America’s culinary landscape. Before European contact, Native peoples thrived on diets rich in locally sourced ingredients such as corn, beans, squash (known as the Three Sisters), bison, salmon, and wild berries.

We’re proud to unveil the very first logo for EMPWR Arizona. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to empowering youth through Indigenous food education.

Indigenous traditions are deeply rooted in history, storytelling, and a profound connection to the land. However, due to colonization and forced assimilation, many of these traditions were nearly erased.