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Brother Processing specializes in providing Interac services for Indigenous dispensaries

Indigenous communities and businesses are often disadvantaged by a lack of infrastructure and business services on reserve. Our family owned business, Brother Processing Services, has been making concrete steps to help Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada access banking and merchant payment services.

Legal pot shops in Vernon see surge in customers following recent raids

Cannabis retailers in Vernon, BC, say they have seen an increase in new customers in the days following recent raids of several unlicensed stores operating just outside city limits.  From StratCann by David Brown November 4 2024 Provincial inspectors recently closed down a handful of unlicensed cannabis stores operating on…

Red Roots Trading Company opens fourth location on goodwill and robust sales

This Indigenous-owned cannabis retailer is exercising traditional rights while offering greater choice to the Ottawa market From The Ottawa Citizen by Peter Kenter November 1 2024 The historical use of medicinal plants runs deep in Algonquin culture and provided the inspiration for Anthony (A.J.) Tenasco to establish Red Roots Trading Company, a…

First Nations cannabis industry continues to grow after 6 years of legalization in Canada

Many First Nations pursuing industry’s economic opportunities, on their own terms From CBC by Darla Ponace October 18 2024 An Indigenous-owned cannabis company in Chilliwack, B.C., that started out as a soverign dispensary is now setting its sights on becoming a global leader in the cannabis industry.  This week marked the six-year anniversary of…

South Dakota State-Tribal Relations Committee Recognizes Potential Benefits of Initiated Measure 29

From KXLG by Steve Jurrens October 18 2024 {KXLG – South Dakota} There are several ballot questions to consider while researching for information. One such question is whether to legalize cannabis. Late last week, the South Dakota State-Tribal Relations Committee passed a determination recognizing the potential benefits of Initiated Measure…

Native American tribes bridge gap in Minnesota cannabis market

From MJBizDaily by Matthew Klas October 11 2024 (MJBizDaily is publishing this guest column ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Native American cannabis businesses are helping to fill a major gap in supply while Minnesota prepares to launch its regulated adult-use…

Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Hosts Third Annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13-15

From Red Lake Nation News October 11 2024 The third annual National Indigenous Industry and Policy Summit convenes Tribal leaders, advocates, and policymakers to discuss cannabis legalization and Indian Country Washington DC, Oct. 10, 2024 — The third annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit, hosted by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry…

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