Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WBEN) - You can now go to Niagara Falls, N.Y. and buy thoroughly-tested marijuana products as the Seneca Nation has now launched their first Nation-owned and operated recreational dispensary.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday morning on Niagara Street to watch the Seneca Nation cut the ribbons and open the doors to their newly-built dispensary, Nativa Cannabis.
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"Nativa Cannabis has been built on the same foundation of quality and focus on providing customers the best experience possible that has helped our other businesses stand out and thrive among the best in their industries." said Seneca Nation President Ricky Armstrong
"If you look at what we have done here on the Niagara territory from the casino and hotel, to the Seneca One Stop and now, Nativa Cannabis, you will see nearly $1 billion in combined private investment made by the Seneca Nation in the span of two decades."
For those aged 21 and over, Nativa Cannabis will house all the cannabis products you can imagine. From pre-packaged cannabis to vape pens, to edibles, concentrates and extracts, customers can come in any day of the week to buy Nation-grown and thoroughly-tested marijuana product.
The store will also operate a drive-thru for those who order online.
"You will order before you arrive and when you get here you will show your ID and pay for your purchase and it will be handed to you through the drive-thru," said Brittany Moore, the General Manager of the new store.
The Seneca Nation will look to start a grow and cultivation facility in the Southern Tier, Allegany territory, as the product is not government produced, but grown on Seneca land through private producers.
"Today is not the finish line. It is just the beginning," said Seneca Nation Councillor Josh Jimerson. "We envision establishing a vertically integrated cannabis industry to help support the Seneca Nation. Working with Opus Consulting (an Portland, Oregon based company), we are in the process of developing a cultivation facility in Seneca territory. Once that facility comes online later this year, we will expand our product offerings here at Nativa Cannabis."
The store will open everyday starting a 10 a.m. The store will close at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Special deals and promotions for the Grand Opening celebration will come for customers on Thursday, April 20th. More details are available to you at nativacannabis.com.
