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Indigenous Cannabis
Industry Association

ICIA is dedicated to being a resource for empowerment and growth in the cannabis market for Indigenous groups, and one way we work towards that end is in advocacy work in the everchanging landscape of cannabis legalization across the country. Looking for a place to start? Read on below to find out more!

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ICIA EVENTS

Meet up with ICIA leaders and members at our events.

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Oaksterdam + ICIA

ICIA is teaming up with Oaksterdam University, the world’s first cannabis college and a leader in cannabis education since 2007. Get their cannabis courses, certifications, knowledge bases, and more at a 10% discount for ICIA members. Click below to learn more!

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Our mission is to create opportunities and equity for our Indigenous people while empowering our communities through policy, programming, and outreach initiatives.

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Advocacy

As the ICIA continues to grow and expand, contact us below to find out how you can get involved in our core objectives!

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Empowerment

Education, resources, and economic opportunities for our Indigenous entrepreneurs, Tribal Nations, and our communities.

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Connection

Connect Tribal Nations, industry partners, advocacy groups, mentors, businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs with strategic partners and media to provide a voice for Indigenous cannabis companies.

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Policy

Building an equitable and sustainable Indigenous cannabis industry through sensible policy.

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See the work we're doing for the 2025 "Plant Medicine - A Catalyst for Change" mission:

Catch up on past ICIA events here:

Panel discussion from the 2023 Wisconsin Policy Summit

Watch Day 1 of the 2023 WI ICIA Summit

Watch Day 2 of the 2023 WI ICIA Summit

Panel discussion from the 2023 DC Policy Summit

2023 DC ICIA Summit Highlights

Upcoming ICIA & Partner Events

12/3-5/2025

Indigenous Village at MJ BizCon

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ICIA Member News and Highlights

National Policy Summit featured on High Times

Read High Times' coverage of the 2025 DC Policy Summit at the link!

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High Times + El Plante partner with ICIA

High Times and El Plante added as official media partners for the DC Pooicy Summit

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ICIA + Oaksterdam

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association is proud to announce a new partnership with Oaksterdam University, the world’s first cannabis college and a leader in cannabis education since 2007. Get cannabis courses, certifications, knowledge bases, and more at a 10% discount for ICIA members. Click below to learn more!

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ICIA Counsel, Samantha Skenandore, Ranks in the "2026 Top Attorneys in the Best Lawyers in America®" in Native American Law

Skenandore Wilson LLP is proud to announce that Founding Partner Samantha C. Skenandore has been ranked once again in the “2026 Best Lawyers in America®” in the USA-Nationwide rankings for Native American Law!

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Boardmember, Mitch Chargo, recognized as 2025 Top Lawyer

The law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Minneapolis partners Mitchel (“Mitch”) Chargo has been named one of the 2025 Top Lawyers in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly.

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The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association is giving a first-of-its-kind look into the state of Indigenous cannabis enterprises with a new map of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs, created in collaboration with leading cannabis law firm Vicente LLP. Developed through in-depth research and interviews with Tribal leaders, the ICIA’s Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs Map demonstrates the growth of this new regulated market.