Month: July 2022

General Meeting, August 6 in French River First Nation

General Meeting, August 6 in French River First Nation

By admin on July 19, 2022

Check this post for details on the August 6th NSACA meeting in French River.

Plans for hemp cultivation in Lac du Flambeau moving along
From WXPR by Hannah Davis-Reid November 8 2024 The Lac du Flambeau tribe just got approval from the USDA to cultivate hemp. They want to open a CBD store by this spring. The USDA reports farmers planted 870 acres of hemp in open fields in 2022 in Wisconsin. The Lac du Flambeau… The post Plans for hemp […]
Legal pot shops in Vernon see surge in customers following recent raids
Cannabis retailers in Vernon, BC, say they have seen an increase in new customers in the days following recent raids of several unlicensed stores operating just outside city limits. From StratCann by David Brown November 4 2024 Provincial inspectors recently closed down a handful of unlicensed cannabis stores operating on… The post Legal pot shops […]
Native Vote 2024: Marijuana measures could impact tribal businesses
Voters in four states will decide whether to legalize marijuana for personal or medical use in the Nov. 5 election From ICT News by Mary Anette Pember November 3 2024 Four states have marijuana-legalization measures on the Nov. 5 ballot that could influence current and future plans for tribal cannabis… The post Native Vote 2024: […]
Red Roots Trading Company opens fourth location on goodwill and robust sales
This Indigenous-owned cannabis retailer is exercising traditional rights while offering greater choice to the Ottawa market From The Ottawa Citizen by Peter Kenter November 1 2024 The historical use of medicinal plants runs deep in Algonquin culture and provided the inspiration for Anthony (A.J.) Tenasco to establish Red Roots Trading Company, a… The post Red Roots Trading […]
Police raiding cannabis store, smoke shop on Indigenous land in Winfield
From Castanet by Colin Dacre October 31 2024 Police are raiding a cannabis store and smoke shop located on OKIB land in Winfield. Several unmarked police cars are at the scene of the stores at the corner of Highway 97 and Commonwealth Road. The police raid is likely related to… The post Police raiding cannabis […]
Unsanctioned pot shop reopens in new trailer on Wellington Street
An unsanctioned pot shop raided by police in the summer has reopened in a new trailer just metres away from one that previously housed the business. From The London Free Press by Dale Carruthers October 21 2024 An unsanctioned pot shop raided by police in the summer has reopened in… The post Unsanctioned pot shop […]
First Nations cannabis industry continues to grow after 6 years of legalization in Canada
Many First Nations pursuing industry’s economic opportunities, on their own terms From CBC by Darla Ponace October 18 2024 An Indigenous-owned cannabis company in Chilliwack, B.C., that started out as a soverign dispensary is now setting its sights on becoming a global leader in the cannabis industry. This week marked the six-year anniversary of… The post First Nations cannabis […]
South Dakota State-Tribal Relations Committee Recognizes Potential Benefits of Initiated Measure 29
From KXLG by Steve Jurrens October 18 2024 {KXLG – South Dakota} There are several ballot questions to consider while researching for information. One such question is whether to legalize cannabis. Late last week, the South Dakota State-Tribal Relations Committee passed a determination recognizing the potential benefits of Initiated Measure… The post South Dakota State-Tribal […]
Native American tribes bridge gap in Minnesota cannabis market
From MJBizDaily by Matthew Klas October 11 2024 (MJBizDaily is publishing this guest column ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Native American cannabis businesses are helping to fill a major gap in supply while Minnesota prepares to launch its regulated adult-use… The post Native American tribes […]
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Hosts Third Annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13-15
From Red Lake Nation News October 11 2024 The third annual National Indigenous Industry and Policy Summit convenes Tribal leaders, advocates, and policymakers to discuss cannabis legalization and Indian Country Washington DC, Oct. 10, 2024 — The third annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit, hosted by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry… The post Indigenous Cannabis Industry […]