Indigenous Luncheon - Cannabis and First Nations

Indigenous Luncheon, Saturday September 8, 2018

This year, Grow Up will be focusing on cannabis and the First Nations community along with an Indigenous Luncheon on Saturday. These panels will feature well-respected indigenous figures and discuss current topics regarding the First Nations community and cannabis.

This luncheon is open to the Indigenous / First Nations community and companies looking to explore cannabis opportunities within the First Nations community. You must R.S.V.P. or request an invite by September 1st, 2018.

How Cannabis Companies Can Partner with Indigenous Nations

Many indigenous nations have expressed an interest in the cannabis industry a means of economic opportunity and many are already open for business. In Canada there are varying degrees of acceptance and openness to doing business with cannabis companies as well as varying degrees of legislative understanding. This intimate discussion with some of the most respected indigenous business leaders and cannabis executives will guide you through the path forward and cover everything from putting together balanced deals, to navigating cultural sensitivities, band by-laws, and more.

Keynotes/panelists will include:

Blaine Favel, founder and CEO of Kanata Earth; an indigenous owned cannabis company & Executive Chairman of One Earth Oil and Gas

Dineh Benally, Presidential Candidate for the Navajo Nation and President of the Navajo Nation Farm Board and our advisory board member

Bill Robinson, Government and Indigenous Relations for RQB Global and 34 years RCMP, Retired Commander “D” division, Former President & CEO, Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission.

Patricia Owl, Executive Director for Ontario First Nations Economic Development.



**REGISTRATION IS COMPLIMENTARY**
**LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE**

Sponsored by the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association and the 2018 First Nations Economic Advancement Conference

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