Cannabis on Canadian Indian reserves

[2] The Oneida Nation of the Thames, an Indigenous community in southwestern Ontario, has engaged in the cannabis industry as part of its economic development strategy.

[3] In October 2016, the medical cannabis dispensary on the Tobique First Nation reserve in New Brunswick was raided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The dispensary was illegal under national law, but was approved by the band council, causing a disjunct and raising issues of tribal sovereignty.

"[4] The Mohawk Nation obtained a cannabis cultivation permit in 2018, marking its entry into the industry as part of a community-focused economic development strategy.

By managing cannabis production independently, the Mohawk Nation underscores its commitment to Indigenous sovereignty, advocating for regulatory control within their territories separate from provincial or federal oversight.