GARBERVILLE, Calif. — International cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is partnering with Native Humboldt Farms, an indigenous-led legacy cannabis brand founded by Lindsey Renner, to co-host the Sovereignty Summit, an immersive, three-day educational forum at the Cookies’ One Log Campus in Northern California’s Humboldt County from Sept. 5-7. The event brings together industry thought leaders and Tribal leaders from across the nation to facilitate the conversations and collaborations needed to support tribes as they embark on the creation of a sovereign cannabis market.
“Tribal Nations are in a unique position, operating with a level of sovereignty similar to foreign nations,” said Lindsey Renner, Founder of Native Humboldt and enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. “We’re seeing a lot of tribes getting into cannabis individually. It’s an important moment to facilitate collaboration and bring Tribal leaders together. This summit will provide the opportunity for leaders of these nations to bridge the gap and share resources and be stronger together.”
The Sovereignty Summit will offer an intimate setting with panels, roundtable discussions and networking led by some of the most influential people in the cannabis industry. Among attendees will be leaders of 23 influential Tribal Nations throughout the United States such as: Flandreau Santee Sioux (South Dakota), Fort Belknap Indian Community (Montana), Red Lake Nation (Minnesota), Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate (North Dakota / South Dakota), Big Valley Rancheria (California), and the Muscogee Nation (Oklahoma). The goal of the summit is to provide the support and resources needed to ensure successful outcomes in Tribal markets.
“Shaping newly emerging markets is no small feat,” says Amanda Friedman, Head of Social Impact at Cookies. “Our goal is to further empower Tribal leaders with learnings from mature markets, to share knowledge & resources, and provide access to existing ecosystems to support a successful Tribal market.”
The Sovereignty Summit is supported by the cannabis cultivation platform AROYA, committed to impactful partnerships for a thriving cannabis industry.
About Cookies
Cookies is the most globally recognized cannabis company; founded in 2010 by Billboard-charting rapper and entrepreneur Berner and Bay Area breeder and cultivator Jai. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is actively involved in advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Cookies opened its first retail store in 2018 in Los Angeles, has since expanded to over 70 retail locations in over 20 markets across 6 countries, and was recently named one of America’s Hottest Brands of 2021 by Ad Age; the first cannabis brand to ever receive this accolade.
About Native Humboldt Farms
Native Humboldt Farms, founded by Lindsey Renner, is a family-owned and operated cannabis farm nestled in the heart of Humboldt County, California. As a pioneering cultivator in the California recreational cannabis market, Native Humboldt Farms is dedicated to producing craft, sun-grown cannabis using sustainable, indigenous practices that honor the land and heritage of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. The farm’s commitment to quality and community is reflected in every harvest, making Native Humboldt Farms a leader in the industry and a trusted name for cannabis connoisseurs. Lindsey Renner, an enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, is a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, known for her deep expertise and unwavering dedication to the plant and her community. Lindsey holds cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail licenses, making her the only Native American woman in California’s recreational market to achieve such a distinction. Her work extends beyond cultivation; as a cannabis ambassador for the California State Fair, an instructor at Cookies University, and a partner in numerous advocacy initiatives, Lindsey is a respected voice in the movement for sovereignty and equity in cannabis.
