Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association

The third annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit, hosted by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), will take place from November 13 to 15 in Washington, D.C. This event aims to unite Tribal leaders, government officials, industry professionals, healthcare experts, veterans...

Cannabis-focused fintech connector Green Check announced on Tuesday a new feature that enables access to banking services for licensed cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) operating within Indigenous communities. What Happened: CRBs with tribal licenses can now onboard seamlessly onto the Green Check...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis unveiled their latest initiative on Tuesday. Named the Wisconsin Wellness campaign, it is aimed squarely at the legalization of medical cannabis in the state. As the only state in the Upper Midwest...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is set to expand its global presence by participating in the inaugural Andean Hemp & Cannabis Trade Forum in Peru. Organized by the Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC) and MCd by Benzinga Cannabis managing director Javier Hasse, this...

Several tribes and organizations have issued public comments during the DEA’s hearing process on rescheduling cannabis. They are pushing for rescheduling as it is in keeping with their long traditions. In their statements Ho-Chunk Nation, the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA)...

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture approved an en bloc amendment introduced by Rep. Mary Miller (R) to the new Farm Bill that would effectively eliminate the majority of hemp-derived products.  "My amendment will close the loophole created in the 2018 Farm Bill that allows intoxicating hemp...

The opening of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ dispensary marks the first time marijuana can legally be purchased in North Carolina. The grand opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company was held on 4/20. This opening follows the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council's...

This month, the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association held its first Indigenous Cannabis Regulators roundtable, bringing together Indigenous Cannabis Regulators from Tribal Nations and Indigenous-led cannabis organizations across the United States to discuss community-oriented approaches to hemp...

Canndigenous, the Native American-owned cannabis company and hemp farm led by national nonprofit Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association founder Rob Pero is making its first foray into THC.  Canndigenous, which launched in 2021 as the first independent Indigenous-owned hemp...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is gearing up to host its second annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit. Scheduled for Nov. 1-3, the event aims to position Indigenous voices at the forefront of cannabis legalization and advocacy discussions. Held in the nation's...

Wisconsin-based hemp company Canndigenous, in partnership with Iconoclast Industries and several universities and business partners, received $15 million from the “Industrial Hemp for Fiber and Grain” project by the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program. The funds were granted...