30,000 square foot flagship facility (Spring
2017), license, intellectual property and en-
gineering expertise. This unique business
model is a platform for opportunity through
expansion permits with existing licensed
producers, providing an expedited path for
investment, operation and participation in
the medical cannabis field.
Indigenous Roots mission is to provide
First Nation people with safe, accessible,
high quality medicinal cannabis—by First
Nation people, for First Nation people in
the process of remaining true to Indige-
nous values and beliefs. The business also
envisions creating a nationally and glob-
ally recognized brand of medical cannabis,
owned and operated by First Nations.
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Ishkonigan also guides its Aboriginal cli-
ents through its accumulated decades of
experience working in the federal and pro-
vincial legislative processes. “Our experi-
ence in assisting government in drafting
laws and regulations comes into play when
“Ishkonigan’s goal has always been to strengthen our First Nation’s position in
resource development by working with Corporate Canada to better engage and
support Aboriginal involvement.” Phil Fontaine, President
MAY 2017
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