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Investigation: Illegal cannabis operation looks for roots in Indigenous communities

High Country News and Searchlight New Mexico confirmed that Dineh Benally, who set up illegal ventures on the Navajo Nation, attempts new operations in South Dakota. From HCN.org by Wufei Yu and Ed Williams March 22 2021 This story was produced in collaboration with Searchlight New Mexico.  Last year, Dineh Benally,…

Media Release: Rally in Shawanaga – Stop the Raids, Return our Medicines!

At 9:30am on Monday, March 22nd, supporters of the High-Way 69 Medical Cannabis dispensary will gather in the parking lot of the store, and then travel in a convoy to the APS station in Wasauksing First Nation which launched the raid. The convoy will be led by Chief Del Riley and will demand that the APS return the stolen medicines and apologize for the raid. Supporters are asked to bring flags and signs and wear camo to show their support.

Anishinabek Police Raid Indigenous Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary in Shawanaga

The High-Way 69 Medicinal Cannabis Shop was not deterred by the raid and has decided to re-open and will continue providing medicinal cannabis for their customers. According to one staff member, “Our rights have been violated, and I think we have to take a stand on it. By opening up again, we’re taking a stand.”

3 years ago you could only buy legal weed on First Nations, now some say the industry needs a ‘red market’

Some Indigenous leaders see the upcoming three-year review of federal pot laws as a chance for a new deal From CBC.ca by Erik White February 26, 2021 Three years ago, before the federal government legalized cannabis, you could buy it on many First Nations in Ontario. In some cases, these pot shops were…

N.P. Tribal member says proposed change to legislation is attack on tribal sovereignty

From KLEWTV.com by Justine Spine January 28, 2021 LAPWAI, ID — Idaho lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment for the State of Idaho which would prohibit the production, dispensing, and possession of recreational drugs not approved by the FDA. Mary Jane Oatman, cannabis advocate for indigenous people, introduces herself in her native…

Authority of governments over Indigenous hunting and fishing questioned at North Bay trial

A trial underway this week could have far reaching implications for the Indigenous people of northern Ontario and across Canada. From CBC.ca by Erik White January 19, 2021 The defence is arguing that no governments, not even First Nation chiefs and councils, can legally control hunting and fishing around Lake…

Victoria approves two cannabis retail outlets for Songhees Nation partnership

The Songhees First Nation is getting into the cannabis business. From TimesColonist.com by Darron Kloster January 16, 2021 Victoria city council has approved plans for the Songhees and partner Vikram Sachdeva to move forward with plans to open two cannabis retail stores in downtown Victoria — at 901 Gordon St.…

Mexico Unveils Rules for National Medical Cannabis Industry

Mexico health officials have published rules for the country’s medical cannabis industry and President Andres Manuel López Obrador approved regulations letting pharmaceutical companies conduct medical cannabis research. From ganjapreneur.com by TG Branfalt January 13, 2021 Mexico’s Health Ministry on Tuesday made public rules for the medical cannabis industry and President…

Indigenous Medical Association calls on Govt. to allow growing cannabis for medicinal purposes

From ft.lk by Darshana Abayasingha January 4, 2021 The Samastha Lanka Indigenous Medical Association (SLIMA) says the Government must consider reviewing regulations on cannabis plantations to promote its use for medicinal purposes and for export growth.  Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo yesterday, SLIMA Advisor and former Member of…