Did Indigenous Canadians use Cannabis Before Europeans Arrived? After he arrived in North America, Jacques Cartier wrote in his journal that he could see “hempe” growing.
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Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press Published Thursday, February 28, 2019 2:30PM EST REGINA — A First Nation operating a cannabis dispensary without a provincial permit has laid the groundwork for taking the federal and Saskatchewan governments to court. The Muscowpetung First Nation filed a statement of claim in Regina Court of…
One Mohawk elder is questioning the validity of bring marijuana to his people.
“It is not in our culture, it is not in our traditions to use something like (cannabis). We call those substances mind-changers,” says Kenneth Deer, a member of the Kahnawake Longhouse. “We’re fine with the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, but not recreational.” Deer is a Mohawk traditionalist and views the…
Randi Beers • CBC News • Oct 05, 2018 Non-profit group hosts workshop to learn how First Nations communities are coping with legalization Ellen Smith says Fort McPherson isn’t ready for cannabis. That’s not to say it’s bad or harmful — Smith just wants her community to understand what’s coming. She adds the key to getting…
Originally published at Indianz.com Harry Anslinger, Marijuana and Akwesasne By Doug George-Kanentiio Who was Harry Anslinger (1892-1975) and how did he come to have a deep effect on the Mohawks of Akwesasne? To begin with we need to understand the product which consumed Mr. Anslinger director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of…
After his late father was denied medicinal marijuana, Wil Marsden pledged to supply Gitanyow members in need Chantelle Bellrichard · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2018 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: October 14 Hereditary chief Wil Marsden has made a name for himself in his community as the guy you see if…
Mohawk Territory Makes History with Indigenous Cannabis Cup Friday, May 18, 2018 Tyendinaga – The first annual Smoke Signals Indigenous Cannabis Cup opens today at Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on Lake Ontario. It runs four days, including overnight camping, until Monday, May 21st, when the Cup winners will be announced. This…
March 27, 2018. Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory – Stacy Huff is calm but powerful in her role as spokesperson for the Indigenous Cannabis Cup. She’s well grounded in the powers and uses of cannabis passed on to her from her parents and grandparents. For years, cannabis has been one of several…
TRANSCRIPT Smoke Signals Radio Speaks with Stacy Huff March 16, 2018 Downloads: Audio / PDF INTRO: You’re listening to Smoke Signals Radio, a Smoke Signals Media Production. I’m datejie green Today I’m speaking with Stacy Huff of Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. Stacy is a midwife trained in the healing powers of cannabis…