The Sovereignty Summit Brings Together Tribal Leaders, Policy Advocates and Experts in Tribal Law to Shape the Future of Cannabis in Tribal Nations
GARBERVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is partnering with Native Humboldt Farms, an indigenous-led legacy cannabis brand founded by Lindsey Renner, to co-host the Sovereignty Summit, an immersive, three-day educational forum at the Cookies’ One Log Campus in Northern California’s Humboldt County from Sept. 5-7. The event brings together industry thought leaders and Tribal leaders from across the nation to facilitate the conversations and collaborations needed to support tribes as they embark on the creation of a sovereign cannabis market.
“We’re seeing a lot of tribes getting into cannabis individually. It’s an important moment to facilitate collaboration and bring Tribal leaders together. This summit will provide the opportunity for leaders of these nations to bridge the gap and share resources and be stronger together.”
“Tribal Nations are in a unique position, operating with a level of sovereignty similar to foreign nations,” said Lindsey Renner, Founder of Native Humboldt and enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. “We’re seeing a lot of tribes getting into cannabis individually. It’s an important moment to facilitate collaboration and bring Tribal leaders together. This summit will provide the opportunity for leaders of these nations to bridge the gap and share resources and be stronger together.”
The Sovereignty Summit will offer an intimate setting with panels, roundtable discussions and networking led by some of the most influential people in the cannabis industry. Among attendees will be leaders of 23 influential Tribal Nations throughout the United States such as: Flandreau Santee Sioux (South Dakota), Fort Belknap Indian Community (Montana), Red Lake Nation (Minnesota), Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate (North Dakota / South Dakota), Big Valley Rancheria (California) and the Muscogee Nation (Oklahoma). The goal of the summit is to provide the support and resources needed to ensure successful outcomes in Tribal markets.
“Shaping newly emerging markets is no small feat,” says Amanda Friedman, Head of Social Impact at Cookies. “Our goal is to further empower Tribal leaders with learnings from mature markets, to share knowledge & resources, and provide access to existing ecosystems to support a successful Tribal market.”
The Sovereignty Summit is proudly supported by the premier cannabis cultivation platform AROYA, committed to impactful partnerships for a thriving cannabis industry. Visit them at aroya.io.
