Feds allow growing on reservations...

[Payaso]

People's of the First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, whatever the politically correct terminology is, have been granted the freedom to grow cannabis on their reservation lands - if the state they are located in has legalized cannabis growing.

There is some push back from tribal elders who insist their anti-alcohol programs would suffer.

I think the people in question would be far better served by growing and using cannabis than offering more anti-alcohol and anti-drug counseling.

This takes effect as of now, December 2014.

 

[stoned-trout]

they should be allowed to grow whatever they want ...its their fucking land...they shouldn't need the feds to allow shit...

 

[Bud Green]

they should be allowed to grow whatever they want ...its their fucking land...they shouldn't need the feds to allow shit...

If the Indians (politically incorrect term) are allowed to grow weed on their land,
shouldn't the rest of us be allowed to grow our weed on the land we own?

 

[aridbud]

Excellent point, Bud Green Sr!

Step back and look at the progress in the last 10-20 years! It could happen, Bud Sr!

Nov. 5, 1996...California- 1st state to legalize medical marijuana. Now look at all the states since then approving MMJ....23!!!!

And look at CO and WA wanting a referendum, and passing with voters voicing their beliefs! Two now, more to come soon!!

Look ahead...Native Americans granted freedom to grow on their lands.

It's coming!!! I do believe we'll be alive to see it allowed in all states, growing legally. Not 30 years from now, but sooner!!!

 

[Gdood9]

If the Indians (politically incorrect term) are allowed to grow weed on their land,
shouldn't the rest of us be allowed to grow our weed on the land we own?

Technically you don't own your land unless you have an allodial title. The Native Americans have sovereign ruling over themselves and actually "own " their land through treatises which is why they can grow on their land.

 

[stoned-trout]

If the Indians (politically incorrect term) are allowed to grow weed on their land,
shouldn't the rest of us be allowed to grow our weed on the land we own?

we don't own our land we rent it...don't pay your taxes and see what happens...that land is theirs free and clear

 

[Bud Green]

Technically you don't own your land unless you have an allodial title. The Native Americans have sovereign ruling over themselves and actually "own " their land through treatises which is why they can grow on their land.

we don't own our land we rent it...don't pay your taxes and see what happens...that land is theirs free and clear

HELLO!

Well that's just as fucked up as them being allowed to grow their own weed and we're not...
Something is wrong with this entire picture!

 

[tangle]

We now have four states, Colorado, Washington. Oregon and Alaska where pot is legal for recreational use.. Indian lands have special privileges like gambling. I heard Nebraska and Oklahoma are suing Colorado in Federal court for legalizing pot. Good luck jerks. Obama signed into to law a freeze on federal pressure against medical marijuana and the walls keep falling.

 

[xxPeacePipexx]

In Indian Country the subject is controversial too. No different usually then the next community when it comes to the elders views along with the trend for most tribal councils to be dead set against cannabis.

To lump all the nations and reservations under one is foolish. Each sovereign nation will make its own decisions and the same for separate bands of said Nation.

I am Odawa/Ojibwa (Ottawa/Chippewa) and have seen how most people are envisioning this decision with a bias view.

Study history and learn more about the "Two Row Wampum". This international treaty of peace indicated that we tolerate and live side by side but are seperate entities and sovereign nations.

Question therefore really is : How the fuck did the American Native Nations all get screwed like the rest of you folks , where is the sovereignty promised ?

Do not worry, the federal govt and Bureau Of Indian Affairs will have their noses in the middle of this somehow someway sad to say..

 

[duff2010a]

hi how can i find out about growing on a reservation.it's in the upper pennesular of michigan.can i get some kind of papers on this ty

 

[wegobigupnorth]

I am curious as to how reservation weed effects prices overall? I mean I know the natives always grew terrible shwag but I heard in Cali they are really stepping things up with their light dep green houses. I am sure they must be able to produce some fairly good weed now and with no law to worry about they could really drive prices down...?

I am happy to be in Canada right now

 

[Gry]

Something about this seems indecent at best.

 

[growingcrazy]

hi how can i find out about growing on a reservation.it's in the upper pennesular of michigan.can i get some kind of papers on this ty

The rest of the post states that they can grow in a legal state. Michigan is not a legal state. Grow your 12 plants and keep quiet.

 

[aridbud]

hi how can i find out about growing on a reservation.it's in the upper pennesular of michigan.can i get some kind of papers on this ty

If you are Native, contact the Councils of Chippewa, Ojibway,or Menominee on what they plan to do. Not ALL tribes are wanting to venture forth. Best bet, contact Indian Communities of: Hannahville, Keweenaw, Bay Mills, Chippewa.

During the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in ABQ, NM this past weekend, dialog was started on who wants to participate, the beginnings of steering committees, etc.

If you are not part of a tribe, I believe you are SOL.

 

[foreignerabroad]

I heard that here in Mendo, Sheriff Allman objected to the local Coyote Valley Reservation growing herb on their property right off of the 101. as of now, it's a no go...

 

[aridbud]

It's going to take quite a while to formulate the parameters whereby it can be grown on sovereign land.

Thirty years ago no one would have predicted the success of Indian gaming w/ casinos.

Growing might be possible. Shall be interesting to watch developments.

 

[SirStynkalot]

Heh, I'm up in Eastern Washington and the big issue here is going to be differences in tax structures I think. The Natives in this area are trying to set up shop and taxes for State licensed producers/processors/retailers add up to something like 75 cents on every dollar of finished product sold. If Natives don't have to do that then we're going to see legalized $50 ounces for sale five freeway exits from downtown. I can't see our State letting that part go without a fight. It'll be interesting to see what they work out for price protection.