09/19/2026
Come learn from nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America. Tastings offered.
946 W Mission Lane Tucson, AZ 85745
September 29, 2026 | 6-8PM
Free admission, no RSVP required
Alyssa Dixon is an O'odham culinary professional, food entrepreneur, community educator, and founder of Alyssa’s Kosin, established in 2017 in the Gila River Indian Community of Arizona.
Rooted in knowledge passed down through elders, family, friends, and community, Alyssa’s work focuses on reconnecting people with O'odham foods, ancestral cooking knowledge, healthy eating, and the cultural significance of food. Her culinary practice honors traditional ingredients and techniques while creating contemporary experiences that invite people to engage with Indigenous foodways in meaningful and approachable ways.
Alyssa spent five years working with Ramona Farms before founding Alyssa’s Kosin, building a foundation in Indigenous agriculture, traditional foods, and the relationship between farming, food, and community. Today, she provides community catering, culinary education, ancestral food programming, youth instruction, and food-support initiatives, while also developing her signature O'odham Bites concept.
Her culinary work has included high-profile Tribal and public events and serving distinguished guests including First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
For Alyssa, food is a way to preserve knowledge, honor elders, strengthen community, and carry ancestral teachings into the next generation.
Community Raised. Community Taught. Community Served.
