Waabigwan Mashkiki: Leading the Charge for Tribal Cannabis in the Minnesota

In this 144th official episode of the Respect My Region Podcast, we sit down with Zach Wilson, CEO of Waabigwan Mashkiki, one of Minnesota’s most exciting tribally owned cannabis operations. As one of just five tribal cannabis programs in the state, Waabigwan Mashkiki is vertically integrated, operating both retail and manufacturing under tribal sovereignty. Zach shares his team's vision for plant medicine, sovereign tribal culture, and economic development. We talk about the role tribal nations are playing in Minnesota’s emerging cannabis space, the importance of cultural alignment in cannabis operations, and how his team plans to grow with intention and purpose. Tap in to hear Zach’s personal story, the tribe’s cannabis mission, and the bigger conversation about tribal inclusion in state and federal cannabis frameworks. 🌐 Learn more at RespectMyRegion.com 📍 Location: Minnesota Tribal Cannabis Industry