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Policy

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

Empowerment

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

Connection

Provide access to ICIA’s network to connect Tribal Nations, industry partners, advocacy groups, mentors, businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Policy

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

  • Work directly with local representatives to support fair implementation and enforcement of sensible cannabis policies and be a conduit of information for Tribal Nations and the community at large

  • Provide resources for Tribal governments and Indigenous people to design and advocate for better policies

Policy
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Empowerment

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

  • Webinars, bootcamps, and other in-person educational events

  • Workforce development for our Indigenous communities members

  • Online business and policy tools and resources

  • Cannabis conviction expungement clinics and resources

  • Community education on safe, effective, and responsible cannabis use

Empowerment
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Connection

Provide access to ICIA’s network to connect Tribal Nations, industry partners, advocacy groups, mentors, businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Connect with ICIA’s network through events, business spotlights, and speaking opportunities

  • Connect with lawmakers and regulators through ongoing advocacy and engagement opportunities and events

  • Connect with consumers, patients, and cannabis business owners with shared values and objectives of the ICIA

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ICIA Board of Directors

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MJ Oatman

Mary Jane Oatman

Nez Perce/Delaware

Executive Director

Founder Indigenous Cannabis Coalition & THC Magazine

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Rob Pero

Bad River & Oneida Nation

Founder/CEO at Canndigenous & Founder/CEO at Perodigm

Founder/CEO

Colin Price

Colin Price

Ho-Chunk Nation

Communications and PR for B-Team Strategy & Perodigm Media

Secretary

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Fern Orie

Oneida Nation, WI

Chief Programs Officer and Executive Vice President of Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships for the Oweesta Corporation

Treasurer

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Marni King

Menominee Oneida Nation of WI

Board Member

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