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Muscowpetung Nation: Cannabis Community Consultation & Priorities

Learn about Muscowpetung Nation's journey in the cannabis industry, federal and provincial relations, economic development priorities, and sustainable opportunities. Explore their initiatives and the community consultation process in Treaty 4 Territory.

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Muscowpetung Nation: Cannabis Community Consultation & Priorities

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  1. First Nation Government Relations with Provincial & Federal Departments AFN Cannabis Summit September 4, 2019 Chief Anthony Cappo Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation Treaty 4 Territory

  2. Muscowpetung & Cannabis • Community Consultation • Priorities • Federal & Provincial Relations • Opportunities • Moving Forward

  3. Muscowpetung Consultation Process

  4. Muscowpetung Nation Consultation • Law Creation • Mirrored Federal and Provincial cannabis regulations • Integrated community interests from consultation sessions • Community Consultation Process began in April 2018 • Chief & Council decision to move ahead with cannabis discussion, law creation processes and community engagements • Chief and Council received the support of the Elders Advisory Council • Mino-MaskihkiCannabis Dispensary opens it’s doors • To Band members on November 13, 2018 and • Opened to the public on November 14, 2018

  5. Nations Priorities • Economic Development & Sustainability • Employment opportunities • Public Safety • Education • Accessibility • Affordability • Quality • Exploring the potential to implement traditional teachings and protocols

  6. Federal & Provincial Relations • Muscowpetung invitation to provincial government – July 2018 • Correspondence and invitations sent to Ministers Bennett, Raybould-Wilson, and Goodale – November 2018 • Meeting with provincial Justice Minister Don Morgan to discuss Muscowpetung Cannabis Act – November 2018 • Meetings in Ottawa initiated by Muscowpetung with Indigenous Services Canada, Crown Indigenous Relations, Department of Justice, and Health Canada – December 2018 • Tri-lateral discussion table established with Muscowpetung, the Province of Saskatchewan, and Health Canada – December 2018 • Province of Saskatchewan withdrew from the discussions – June 2019

  7. Opportunities • Non-invasive medical treatment options • Harm reduction • Pain management • Economic Development & Sustainability • Industry leaders • Seed to sale

  8. Moving Forward • Continue to work with the provincial and federal government in the spirit of Treaty • Establish the Mino-Maskihki brand as a leader in cannabis • Creating a space for the Craft Cannabis Growers • Changing the stigma of cannabis use • Mental Health & Cannabis Research • Continue to explore cannabis opportunities from seed to sale

  9. Questions?

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