“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
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The owners of a prohibited cannabis dispensary in Fort William First Nation say they’re prepared to re-open if police shut them down.
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
This Durham cop intentionally misled bosses about his unlicensed marijuana dispensary, the OPP concluded. He has never faced discipline. He also owns a gas station on the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, of which Edgar is a member.
Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) has officially legalized recreational cannabis in its community, making it the first of 12 federally recognized tribes in the state of Michigan to do so.
Sarnia police arrested four people and seized more than $121,000 worth of cannabis, edibles and cash from the Pot of Gold Medicals and Edibles store south of Sarnia, in the Aamjiwnaang First Nation.
Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff ordered senior political aides to direct police to raid outlaw cannabis stores the day marijuana became legal and to show "people in handcuffs," the Toronto Star has learned.
‘I don’t believe we’re ready at all’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on new cannabis legislation: federal cannabis legislation came into effect on October 17, 2018. Cannabis policies vary right across Canada and Anishinabek First Nations
“The cannabis market should not be a windfall for large corporate players with inside access to the premier’s office,” Schreiner said in a statement. “I will be standing up for small, Ontario-owned businesses and job creators. I will also be standing up for Indigenous communities to be involved in the cannabis market.”
The federal Liberal government’s point-man on legalizing marijuana said more talks between Ottawa, the provinces and First Nations are needed to sort out how the looming pot law will apply on reserves.