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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…

Native American Owned Canndigenous Launches with 4/20 Event

From shepherdexpress.com by Shelia Julson April 20 2021 Design and marketing entrepreneur Rob Pero has launched Canndigenous, a Native American owned cannabidiol (CBD) hemp company in Wisconsin. Pero is a member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The Canndigenous product line includes tinctures, six different strains…

INDIGENOUS CANNABIS CUP

INDIGENOUS CANNABIS CUP: activities will include overnight camping, bonfires, a wide range of workshops ranging from the practical to the esoteric, music and entertainment, a traditional social, the construction & smoking of the world’s largest peace pipe.

Cannabis, Opioids, Crystal Meth: Enhancing a First Nation Context to Health Policy and Models of Care – Feb 11th

Dr. Shelley Turner, MD CCFP, will be speaking on Cannabis: An Opportunity for All First Nations at the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba 2020 National Conference, “Cannabis, Opioids, Crystal Meth: Enhancing a First Nation Context to Health Policy and Models of Care” on Feb.11th

Indigenous Cannabis Cup

Indigenous Cannabis Cup: The third annual Smoke Signals Indigenous Cannabis Cup opens today at Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on Lake Ontario. It runs four days, including overnight camping.

Okanagan marijuana hot spot

With a marijuana breathalyzer, 290 more acres for cannabis growing, an Indigenous cannabis and hemp conference and a pot store in Sicamous, the Okanagan is further solidifying its position as a legal marijuana hot spot.

Exploring pot possibilities

Expanding cannabis markets mean more business opportunities for First Nations and their people. That is one of the many themes that will be discussed this week in Kelowna, where the third annual National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference is being held.