Some First Nations chiefs say the legalization of recreational cannabis is already creating badly needed jobs for their communities.
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Wednesday's recreational weed legalization sets the stage for a complicated clash on some First Nations, pitting Indigenous self-governance rights and social policy against federal legislation and economic promise
Some of our communities have attracted private sector partners to help us grow, process, package and wholesale cannabis, producing hundreds of sustainable jobs. Retail stores will follow which will help the provincial government realize its goal of reasonable access to cannabis for all Manitobans.
Peguis breaks ground on urban reserve - complex that will house a pain-management clinic, pharmacy, restaurant and retail recreational cannabis outlet.
A new urban reserve at 1075 Portage Ave. is slated to feature a 14,125-square-foot retail complex by the end of the year.
EDITORIAL: Manitoba First Nations Chiefs see cannabis as opportunity for economic development
First Nations hoped for role in establishing Manitoba pot tax: The leader of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says the organization was “never consulted in a meaningful way” about a recently announced provincial tax on the future revenue of cannabis
National Access Cannabis also plans to run cannabis stores in partnership with five First Nations in the province, “expected to establish retail cannabis distribution on First Nation lands under Indigenous and NAC leadership.”
GrowForce Holdings Inc. and Peguis First Nation announced a joint venture to establish a partnership in a cross-Canada expansion.
First Nations invested in marijuana selected to open Manitoba retail stores “This is an emerging market and it’s no different than the fur trade a couple hundred years ago where Indigenous people would benefit from that industry,”