A Nova Scotia First Nation has now created its own law around cannabis control.
It’s called the Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law and according to the Chief and Council it gives the First Nation the right to govern itself, make its own laws and manage its own affairs.
It means that Sipekne’katik has “exclusive jurisdiction” over how all cannabis-related activities are dealt with.
“Our movement forward is the protection and prosperity of our people,” says Chief Michelle Glasgow in a statement.
“For too long, external governments have attempted to impose systems that do not work for Sipekne’katik and causes us further harm. By creating our own law and enforcement, we are fulfilling our inherent responsibility to protect our community for the next seven generations while honoring our treaty rights to trade and commerce.”
It comes just a few months after the province started a cannabis crackdown.
In December, Nova Scotia announced they would be increasing police enforcement around concerns about safety and that unregulated market.
This sparked disappointment from First Nations, one who even threatened legal action.
The new cannabis law from Sipekne’katik is in effect, now.
