About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Edward Buck and Fred Erickson about cannabis regulation and practices within the Prairie Island Indian Community.

Edward Buck serves as chair of the Prairie Island Cannabis Regulatory Commission, a three person independent commission empowered to license, monitor, and enforce cannabis activities within Prairie Island’s jurisdiction, that seeks to ensure that all activities meet the highest standards of transparency, public health, and Tribal sovereignty. Fred Erickson serves as secretary of the Prairie Island CBH, Inc. Board of Directors and is the inventory manager for the Tribe’s dispensary, Island Peži. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Guests: Edward Buck, Fred Erickson

Topics covered

• cannabis regulation
• tribal sovereignty
• public health
• cannabis industry
• cultural practices

Keywords

• Prairie Island Cannabis Regulatory Commission
• transparency
• public health
• Tribal sovereignty
• Island Peži

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Places: Prairie Island’s

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