Indigenous Cannabis Summit: Experts To Discuss Hemp, PTSD And Sustainability
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) announced the agenda for its third annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit – the first gathering of cannabis advocates in Washington, D.C. following the 2024 election.
Hosted by ICIA, the summit will take place November 13-15 in Washington D.C. and will bring together Tribal leaders, elected and government officials, businesses, healthcare professionals as well as veterans and advocacy groups. The intention is to seek solutions to the most pressing cannabis-related challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities.
The conference includes educational opportunities hosted by Judge Mary Celeste of Denver, Dr. Sherman Hom, Dr. Joseph Rosado of International Medical Consultants, Shinnecock Nation tribal member Chenae Bullock, chairman Mike Fairbanks of the White Earth Reservation and more.
“This is a pivotal time for making change in the cannabis industry and creating sustainable opportunities for Indigenous communities,” stated Rob Pero, founder of the ICIA and Wisconsin-based hemp company Canndigenous. “We’re proud to use this platform to amplify some of the movement’s most prominent …