The first of two educationally focused cannabis stores operated in a partnership by the Songhees First Nation has opened with a mayoral ribbon cutting at their 901 Gordon St. location.

B次元官网网址淲e thank Mayor Helps, Victoria council and the community for their confidence and support of our NationB次元官网网址檚 desire to participate once again in the economies of our Lekwungen homelands as equals,B次元官网网址� Songhees Nation Chief Ron Sam said in a release.

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The newly opened Seed & Stone - Songhees Edition includes a gallery-quality showcase of Indigenous art and cultural pieces to promote Indigenous tourism.

It will be followed later this summer by the opening of a location in the Victoria Bay Centre.

B次元官网网址淥ur new cannabis venture is a growing business for our nation. I see it as a seed, fulfilling its potential,B次元官网网址� said Indigenous welding artist Jessica Joseph, whose work is featured at the Gordon Street store. B次元官网网址淏uilding on the teaching of my grandparents, I have been honoured to learn from knowledge keepers as I considered each plant and its relationship to our people.B次元官网网址�

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Vikram Sachdeva, owner of multiple Subway franchises in Chilliwack as well as a cannabis store, has partnered with the Songhees.

B次元官网网址淥ut of friendship has grown a business partnership that will help support the economic goals of the Songhees Nation,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淭his is important to me and I look forward to sharing what I have learned over my career, knowing that I, too, will expand my knowledge and play an active role in helping shape a more prosperous future for Chief SamB次元官网网址檚 community members.B次元官网网址�

Sam said Sachdeva and Songhees Nation are aligned in their values and business goals.

B次元官网网址淗is record of corporate citizenship and regulatory compliance speaks to some of the many strengths that he brings to our partnership,B次元官网网址� Sam said.

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