Northern Fresno’s Only Dispensary Is Tribal-Owned And Operated

One California tribe signed an agreement of understanding that would regulate cannabis aside from the existing state and federal laws. The agreement was successful, and now, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians is ready to bring its internally-grown cannabis to Madera and northern Fresno counties. 

According to The Fresno Bee, the tribe is opening its first official cannabis dispensary, which has been heavily advertised about 30 miles north of Fresno on Highway 41, south of Coarsegold. Drivers on the highway can see the sign’s lush features that represent the surrounding area’s scenic views and wildlife alongside a subtitle that reads “Tribal Nation Flower Co. and Indigenous Cannabis.” 

The new dispensary is called the Tribal Nation Flower Company and recently started business in January near Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. At its grand opening last month, guests were surrounded by food trucks, live music, giveaways, and countless smiles. The dispensary is not only happy but proud to bring tribal cannabis to the masses. 

The Fresno Bee notes that Tribal Nation Flower Company is one of California’s five tribal-owned and operated dispensaries. In addition, it’s the very first dispensary to reside beside such a dense population like Fresno’s. Because the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians is under its own list of regulations for cannabis, this leaves hundreds of thousands looking to Tribal Nation Flower Company for weed.

Fresno county still doesn’t have any cannabis dispensaries, and besides Tribal Nation Flower Company, it probably won’t see another one until later this year as it continues to hash out licensing processes. But maybe it’s a positive that over half a million people who desire cannabis will have to support a tribe-owned dispensary.

Consumers can trust that the marijuana for sale is “indigenous cannabis” at its core, meaning the company works with a handful of other tribes across California to ensure the plant is grown, harvested, packaged, and sold only by indigenous communities and tribes. 

When heading to the Tribal Nation Flower Company, opt for some of the fan-favorite products like cartridges and disposables. You can also purchase pre-rolls, various flower strains, and edibles. Pre-rolls are priced from $5 to $25, and flower from $7 to $160 an ounce, notes The Fresno Bee. Finally, support the dispensary even further by repping its authentic line of merch and other accessories from indigenous brands.