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Squamish Nation seeks preference for cannabis retail in Gibsons

Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation is seeking political support from Town of Gibsons council for “preferential opportunities” for cannabis retail in the municipality. From Coast Reporter by Sophie Woodrooffe June 17 2021 Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation is seeking political support from Town of Gibsons council for “preferential opportunities” for cannabis retail in the municipality.…

Province terminates retailer agreement with Long Plain surrounding unlicensed cannabis sales

From Portage Online by Josh Jackson June 4 2021 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries announced Thursday morning that it is ending its retailer agreement with NAC Long Plain Limited Partnership for the Meta Cannabis Supply Co., located at 420 Madison Street in Winnipeg. The termination follows last month’s suspension at this…

First independent Native American-owned CBD hemp company in Wisconsin launches with start-up help

From Green Bay Press Gazette by Frank Vaisvilas May 21 2021 CAMBRIDGE – Rob Pero was never much of an alcohol drinker. He doesn’t do well with it, so natural cannabis has always been his choice. And when Wisconsin launched a hemp production pilot program as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, Pero jumped at…

Long Plain First Nation Pursuing Access to the Cannabis Market through its Inherent Law-­Making Authority

Media Release – Long Plain First Nation MAY 21, 2021 – The leadership of the Long Plain First Nation has adopted the Long Plain First Nation Cannabis Law pursuant to section 35 of the Constitution Act, the First Nations Land Management Act and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of…

Psychedelics Advocates And Indigenous Groups Split On Decriminalizing Peyote Cactus

From Marijuana Moment by Kyle Jaeger May 17 2021 As the psychedelics reform movement continues to spread across the U.S., a conflict has developed between some advocates and indigenous groups over whether to include the hallucinogenic cacti peyote in decriminalization proposals. While part of the debate concerns the deeply entrenched,…

There are many problems that deserve our attention but Willie Rioli isn’t one of them

Contrary to popular belief and convenient narratives, the AFL star does not need to be fixed by a justice system that fails Indigenous people From The Guardian by Ben Abbatangelo May 15 2021 This week West Coast Eagles forward Willie Rioli was dragged through the Darwin courts for possession of…

First Nation cannabis producer Seven Leaf expands distribution to BC retailer Indigenous Bloom

By David Brown, Stratcann, May 13, 2021 A First Nations-owned cannabis producer in Ontario has expanded its distribution to First Nations retailers in BC this week. The products, grown by Seven Leaf, a Health Canada licensed producer operating in the First Nation territory of Akwesasne, are being shipped following a release…