Cannabis Guidebook Supports Decision-Making for First Nations Communities – FNHA
Apr 19, 2022
Since the government of Canada legalized non-medical cannabis in 2018, community leaders have been interested in learning more about the complex topic of legalization to understand how it may affect First Nations communities.
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has developed a guidebook entitled Navigating Non-Medical Cannabis in BC – A First Nations Community Guidebook to Cannabis Legalization. The goal of the guidebook is to support community decision-making about cannabis by providing information using a health and wellness perspective and an Indigenous lens.
“This guide supports Chiefs and community leaders in navigating the complexities of cannabis legalization and determining what is appropriate and beneficial for their First Nations communities,” says Dr. Nel Wieman, FNHA’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. “Indigenous leaders will find this guidebook very useful.”
