NHSC Agriculture Department

EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Through Native Agriculture, Food, and Equine Traditions

ABOUT OUR ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHS) is dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities to preserve their traditional and cultural practices, while working towards a healthier future. To help with this goal, NHS offers three key programs: Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Equine Studies.

sustainable gardening and nutrition

Agriculture
Department

This program promotes sustainability through hands-on farming practices and techniques. Students will learn traditional agricultural methods, such as how to cultivate crops and maintain a community garden.

Equine Studies
Program

Based at Healing Horse Ranch, this program reconnects communities with their traditional bond with horses through natural horsemanship training, therapeutic riding, and community equine events.

A horse trainer walking a horse.
foundations of food sovereignty

Food Sovereignty
Program

This program promotes traditional foods and community health through workshops and initiatives like the Holistic Gardening and Wellness Program, teaching skills in gardening, soil health, and plant-based nutrition.

FEATURED COURSES

We are still building our online courses. Please return later for online course updates.