The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association launches new cannabis enthusiast level membership for individuals to join From Leaf Nation by Steve Elliot March 28 2023 The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) has launched “Friends of ICIA” membership level. The move is backed by legendary actor and musician Gary Farmer. The ICIA, a nonprofit…
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Some tribal officials are seeking a medical marijuana compact similar to the gaming compact the state has with the tribes. From Green Bay Press Gazette by Frank Vaisvilas March 27, 2023 ODANAH – The Bad River Ojibwe Tribe in northern Wisconsin this month posted a job application for a legal consultant to…
From Shepperd Express Staff January 12 2023 The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) will be hosting the “Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit” in Milwaukee on February 15th and 16th at the Hilton City Center. The summit, which is powered by Wisconsin-based Indigenous Business Group, will bring together cannabis and…
From Wisconsin Public Radio December 12 2022 Listen Download Cannabis business owners within Indigenous communities have a Wisconsin hemp grower as an advocate. Rob Pero founded the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association this year. He and a colleague talk about marijuana and hemp as traditional medicine and an economic opportunity for…
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) announced that it would officially begin harvesting its first medical cannabis crop. From High Times by Nicole Potter November 25 2022 According to The Charlotte Observer, the cultivation site is located in the eastern part of the state in The Qualla Boundary. In addition…
From The Cap Times by Natalie Yahr November 12 2022 Entrepreneur Rob Pero is on a mission to claim a piece of the growing cannabis market for Native Americans. It’s a natural fit, said Pero, an enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Not only have…
The National Indigenous Policy Summit convenes tribal leaders, advocates and policymakers to discuss weed legalization From Leaf Magazine by Steve Elliot November 10 2022 The National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit will take place Nov. 15-16 in Washington D.C. The event will bring together Tribal leaders, elected and government officials, business, healthcare, veterans groups, and…
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association aims to connect and educate entrepreneurs working in a space – and country – that isn’t helping them. From The Story Exchange by Candice Helfand-Rogers October 20 2022 Cannabis is one of America’s fastest-growing sectors – but it’s leaving out most Americans. Indeed, cannabis remains…
Indigenous communities have decided to stop waiting for state rules and to forge a path for themselves in cannabis. From Green Market Report EDITORIAL October 11 2022 While states continue to struggle to find the right formula around social equity, Indigenous communities have decided to stop waiting and forge a…