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Cannabis on American Indian reservations historically largely fell under the same regulations as cannabis nationwide in the United States. However, the August 2013 issuance of the Cole Memorandum opened discussion on tribal sovereignty as pertains to cannabis legalization, which was further explored as the states of Washington and Colorado legalized marijuana. A clarifying memo in December 2014 stated that the federal government's non-interference policies that applied to the 50 states, would also apply to the 326 recognized American Indian reservations.[1][2][3] U.S. Attorney for Oregon, Amanda Marshall, stated that the clarification had been issued in response to legal questions from tribal nations, but that only three unnamed tribes, in California, Washington state, and "the Midwest" had stated explicit interest in legalizing.

Contents

  • 1 Oglala Sioux nation
  • 2 Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
  • 3 Menominee Indian Reservation
  • 4 Navajo Nation
  • 5 Suquamish Tribe and Squaxin Island Tribe
  • 6 2015 Modoc County raids
  • 7 Puyallup
  • 8 S’Klallam
  • 9 Opposition on tribal lands
  • 10 See also
  • 11 References
  • 12 Further reading

Oglala Sioux nation

The Oglala Sioux nation legalized industrial hemp in 1998, and the family of Alex White Plume began to produce the crop from 2000–2002, but federal authorities destroyed his crops and issued him a restraining order forbidding further cultivation.[4][3][5]

In January 2014, the Oglala Sioux tribal council approved a proposal to hold a tribal vote to decide on legalizing marijuana on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota,[6] but the council later rejected the proposal.[7]

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

In mid-2015, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe stated their intent to begin growing cannabis on one authorized site on their reservation, and commence selling the product on January 1, 2016, following a vote of tribal authorities which decided 5–1 to legalize cannabis. Under the regulation, buyers are required to consume the product on tribal property.[8][9]

In November 2015, the tribe burned its cannabis crop after discussions with the state and federal attorney's general indicated they were at risk for a federal raid. A representative of the tribe stated in February 2016 that the tribe would pursue legislative solutions to move forward with their cannabis project.[10]

Menominee Indian Reservation

In August 2015 the Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin held a vote on proposed measures to legalize medical and/or recreational cannabis. The Menonimee are uniquely placed in the state, as the only American Indian reservation which falls only under federal law, rather than under Wisconsin Public Law 280 like all other reservations in the state, meaning that the state of Wisconsin cannot prevent legal changes within the sovereign reservation.[11] In an "advisory vote", the tribal membership voted 77% in favor of legalizing medical cannabis, and 58% in favor of legalizing recreational; the tribal Chairman stated that tribal legislators would next decide whether to move forward on the two issues.[12]

Navajo Nation

In 2016, the Navajo Nation signed its first resolution to grow industrial hemp.[13]

Suquamish Tribe and Squaxin Island Tribe

Suquamish cannabis shop on the Port Madison Indian Reservation

The Squaxin Island Tribe opened the United States' first tribal-controlled cannabis store, "Elevation", in November 2015. The Suquamish Tribe in Western Washington began selling cannabis in December 2015, collecting the same 37% tax as the surrounding state.[14][15] Both tribes legalized marijuana internally, and signed 10-year compacts with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.[16]

The Squaxin Island Tribe's Island Enterprises began growing cannabis in 2017, in the Skokomish River Valley on what they called the state's first licensed outdoor farm.[17]

2015 Modoc County raids

In July 2015, a joint operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Indian Affairs shut down grow operations on two reservations in Modoc County in Northern California. Plants and prepared cannabis were seized, but no arrests were made; news reporting indicated that the informant whose complaint sparked the raid was involved in a political power struggle with one of the growers, who is also her brother.[18]

Puyallup

Commencement Bay Cannabis, operated by the Puyallup Tribe, opened on tribal property in Fife, Washington in 2017. The city does not allow cannabis sales, but the tribe operates outside the city's jurisdiction.[19]

S’Klallam

In December, 2018, the Port Gamble Band of S’Klallam Indians entered a compact with the State of Washington to sell cannabis on its land.[20]

Opposition on tribal lands

Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Administration Fresno Area Surveillance Team and local sheriffs eradicate illicit marijuana on Pit River tribal lands, 2015

The Washington Post in 2014 noted that the Yakama Nation of Washington State, following the state's legalization of cannabis, opposed legalization in ten state counties containing what the tribe considers its traditional lands.[21][22]

See also

  • Cannabis on Canadian Indian reserves
  • Contemporary Native American issues in the United States
  • Herbal medicine
  • Traditional medicine
  • Ethnobotany

References

  1. ^ "Justice Department memo not likely to change pot laws on tribal land soon, officials say - Tulsa World: Courts". Tulsa World. December 13, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "Indian tribes free to grow pot on their lands – as long as they follow federal laws | US news". The Guardian. Associated Press. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Decriminalizing 'Peji' in Indian Country opens options for tribes". Nativetimes.com. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Associated, The (May 11, 2015). "Pine Ridge farmer Alex White Plume wants to grow hemp again". Thecannabist.co. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  5. ^ "Former hemp farmer Alex White Plume to be feted in Colorado". Thecannabist.co. October 1, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  6. ^ "Smoke Signals". Newsweek. May 15, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Dakotas tribes react to marijuana decision". Aberdeen News. Associated Press. December 13, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  8. ^ Garcia, Regina (June 17, 2015). "South Dakota Indian tribe plans to sell marijuana by Jan. 1". Thecannabist.co. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  9. ^ "Tribe Bets on Legal Pot". US News. June 16, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  10. ^ "Tribe to move forward on marijuana facility after failed bill". Argusleader.com. February 16, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  11. ^ Spivak, Cary (August 16, 2015). "Menominee tribe prepares for vote on legalizing marijuana". Jsonline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  12. ^ "Menominee tribal members endorse marijuana proposals". StarTribune.com. Associated Press. August 21, 2015. Archived from the original on August 25, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  13. ^ "Navajo Tribe Signs Its First Hemp Growing Resolution". Forbes.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  14. ^ Tad Sooter (December 10, 2015), "Suquamish Tribe opens marijuana shop", Kitsap Sun
  15. ^ Tobias Coughlin-Bogue (December 8, 2015), "Washington State's Second Native American-Owned Pot Shop Is a Big Win for Tribal Sovereignty", The Stranger
  16. ^ "Let It Be Pot: Two Washington State Tribes on Board". Indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  17. ^ "Native Sun Grown Farm Grand Opening" (PDF), KLAH-CHE-MIN, Squaxin Island Tribe, July 2017
  18. ^ Adams, Mike. "Federal Government Raids Native American Marijuana Operation". High Times. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  19. ^ John Gillie (January 28, 2017), "Two marijuana retailers opening soon in city that still bans cannabis sales", The Tacoma News Tribune
  20. ^ Tad Sooter (January 4, 2018), "S'Klallam Tribe moves closer to marijuana sales", Kitsap Sun – via KING-TV
  21. ^ Gregg, Aaron (December 12, 2014). "Native American reservations now free to legalize marijuana". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  22. ^ Harris, Amy. "Marijuana growers find cover on tribal lands". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 12, 2015.

Further reading

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  • Treuer, David (March 15, 2019). "From casinos to cannabis: the Native Americans embracing the pot revolution". The Guardian. Gambling transformed reservations 40 years ago, but often only enriched a few. Could the legal marijuana business prove more broadly beneficial?
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