Cultivating, buying or selling cannabis could provide economic support to those First Nations devastated by a downturn in the province's forest industry.
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“Cannabis Jurisdiction is Ours: Economic Reconciliation in Action”; Last October marked the end of Canada’s 90-year prohibition. Not only did enthusiasts of medical and recreational cannabis celebrate legalization, but so did First Nation entrepreneurs
The owners of a prohibited cannabis dispensary in Fort William First Nation say they’re prepared to re-open if police shut them down.
New Zealand cannabis firm giving high hopes to Maori community; one small New Zealand medicinal cannabis business is looking to secure its slice of the pie, all while empowering a marginalized community and allowing it to create wealth from within.
The third Anishinabek Cannabis Gathering will be held this Saturday in Wahnipatae First Nation. The first two gatherings were held in Alderville and Pikwakanagan First Nations. All three communities currently have cannabis dispensaries
Wiisag Corporation: A local cannabis company with a global mission; Headquartered in Neyaashiinigmiing, on the west shore of Georgian Bay, Wiisag partners with Indigenous communities to fund, manage and operate the cultivation, product development, process
Campbell River city council won’t support cannabis license, citing First Nation opposition and ‘at-risk youth’ nearby: some of its prospective neighbours weren’t in favour of the idea, including Chief Councillor Chris Roberts of the We Wai Kum First Nation
Non-medical cannabis shop shot down by council: a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, who does not support the opening of a cannabis retail store anywhere near the Nation, citing concerns about pre-existing vagrancy and drug use issues
Washington State University researchers and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians will evaluate whether medicinal cannabis reduces opioid use and pain and improves the physical and mental health of clients at the Tribe’s Qwibil Natural Healing and Research Center.
Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation banning all illegal drugs, including cannabis: Chief and council passed by way of motion through a Band Council Resolution. A letter was sent on May 4th to inform all Carry The Kettle residents of the ban.