Rolanda Elijah

Rolanda Elijah is director for the Lands and Environment for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and was appointed the position of Project Lead for the tobacco pilot project with the province of Ontario for 2015-2018. She is Wolf Clan with dual heritage from Oneida and Chippewas of the Thames.

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Cannabis as a catalyst for Indigenous governance

As Indigenous communities grapple with options for alleviating poverty and spurring job creation, the economic potential of legalized cannabis is a compelling topic. How can our people participate in this regulated industry, from growing the …

Provinces need to recognize First Nations authority on cannabis

Federal lawmakers ignored the call to delay cannabis legalization until First Nations could be adequately consulted on the regulation of recreational sales. Now it is provinces that must engage meaningfully, and they should not make …