6 BLACK-OWNED CANNABIZ | CANADA
from Everything Is Flower
February 10, 2021
In light of Black History Month, I wanted to share Black-owned cannabis businesses with you. BHM is honoured during the shortest month of the year, although its history impacts us daily. If Cannabis history is Black History, why aren't we speaking more about it on a regular basis, especially in the cannabis industry? This month, dedicate time and energy to learn about the battles and successes of historic Black leaders, past and present, and how they have and continue to shape the world we live in today.
Not sure where to start? Create yourself a library of works by Black authors, artists, and creatives to better gain knowledge from their perspectives. Share the information you learn with family, friends, and other's in your community. Be conscious of the accounts you follow and interact with daily. Donate to a Black organization or charity. Shop Black-Owned businesses! Thrive to learn about Black people’s experiences with oppression and lack of social equity all year round.
Below is a list of Black-Owned businesses in the Canadian cannabis space that I encourage you to support and shop from! Explore new, upcoming brands and innovative product solutions for all of your cannabis needs. You might just become the member of a new tribe.
*tribe member in marketing means a consumer that is loyal and connected to an idea, brand, or leader.
Licensed Retailers
1. GreenPort Cannabis – the first cannabis company in Canada run by a Woman of Colour, located on College St. in Toronto, Ontario. Viviane Wilson, founder of GreenPort, grew up in Jamaica where she was taught that cannabis was a healing plant before it was used to target racialized communities. “We’re making sure everyone is welcome and no one is forgotten.”
2. bodega – From Roywoods, a jerk chicken chain in Toronto, to Cannabis. bodega is the first Black-owned dispensary to open in the heart of downtown Toronto in May of 2020. bodega prides themselves in bringing you knowledgeable staff, good vibes, great cannabis selections and the best shopping experience possible!
Licensed Producers
3. HRVSTR Cannabis – HRVSTR is a family-owned Health Canada licensed craft cannabis cultivation facility that specializes in providing premium grade cannabis. From the skilled hands of artisan breeders, HRVSTR's cannabis is grown in an ethical manner, supplied to the Canadian market. With over 20 years of experience, their close-knit team of cultivation experts work extremely hard to provide clean, consistent, high quality cannabis. HRVSTR Cannabis is dropping sometime late Spring, so keep an eye out for their product at your local dispensary soon!
Smoking Accessories
4. TOQi – The TOQi line of wireless products keeps you charged, lit and always ready. Designed in Toronto, Canada, TOQi’s goal is to elevate the consciousness of the cannabis community through innovative solutions. They offer a fine crafted 510 TOQi vape battery, that works in conjunction to their wireless power bank and charging pad. TOQi is a subsidiary of Twenty2b Inc., an award-winning product design studio exploring the intersection of art, design, and technology.
Cannabis Lifestyle
5. HiGHKu.co – A female empowered natural holistic company, spreading the joy & benefits of Cannabis around Canada. 100% Vegan, & Gluten Free, creating natural edible experiences that elevates your senses to a ‘Higher Level’. Here to break the stigma behind this amazing plant, through education and busting myths. Showing the world "You don't need to get high, to reap the benefits of this plants". Explore infused herbal teas and coconut juices that promote health, discover deluxe infused donuts, cakesicles, truffles, topicals for you and your pets, and more! The website is currently down for maintenance but you can follow their page on Instagram here.
6. FashionablyHigh.ca – Unique and original limited-edition cannabis-inspired designs from apparel, to jewelry, and smoking accessories. FashionablyHigh.ca was created with stoners in mind to “add fashion to your high.” The love for aesthetically pleasing art is what drives this brand to create inspiring works that has touched the lives of many in Canada and beyond.