Tag: indigenous
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How Many Indigenous Tribes Are In The Cannabis Industry?
The legal medical and adult-use cannabis industry sectors are ramping up in size and scope in many parts of the world, particularly in North America. Canada legalized cannabis for adult use nationwide in 2018, and forty states in the U.S. have legalized medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, or both. Many Indigenous nations in North America are…
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How Many Jobs Has The Great Smoky Mountain Cannabis Company Created?
The Great Smoky Mountain Cannabis Company opened its doors on April 20th, 2024. The company is owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe based in western North Carolina. North Carolina still prohibits medical and adult-use cannabis, however, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is a sovereign nation, and…
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Indigenous Tribes Now Own 59 Dispensaries In 9 U.S. States
The emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States extends beyond state-level legalization to sovereign tribal nations. Many indigenous tribal nations have entered the legal cannabis space in recent years, including launching retail medical and adult-use cannabis outlets. According to recent reporting by MJBiz Daily, tribally owned cannabis retail outlets increased 25% since 2023. “Nationwide, the…