Cedar Tree Native Law

🌱 Big week for tribal cannabis and h**p. Bigger things ahead.

Cedar Tree Native Law partner Leonika Charging-Davison and attorney Ashalon Goodrich represented the firm at the Native American Cannabis & H**p Conference this week, connecting with tribes and tribal organizations leading the way.

With the right legal partner by your side, tribal sovereignty is a competitive advantage in the realm of cannabis and h**p. Let's talk about what it means for your organization.

Cedar Tree Native Law was proud to have Oklahoma-based Senior Attorney Taryn Chubb representing our team at the Sovereignty Symposium in Oklahoma City! 🌲

As an Oklahoma attorney with extensive expertise serving tribal nations and native communities, Taryn has a sharp focus on the legal and governance issues that matter most to tribes throughout Oklahoma and beyond.

Want to connect with Taryn or learn more about how Cedar Tree Native Law supports tribal governments, enterprises, and organizations? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you.

🌿 Tribal sovereignty is reshaping the cannabis landscape, and Cedar Tree Native Law is here for it.

Our partner Leonika Charging-Davison is moderating today's session on the Tribal Retail Boom: Cannabis in Indian Country at the NNE Conference at Pechanga Resort Casino.

With 77+ tribally owned dispensaries now operating nationwide and more cultivation sites coming online, tribes aren't waiting for state markets to catch up. They're leading.

Join us at 10 AM PDT to hear how Indian Country is building economic opportunity on its own terms.

Cedar Tree Native Law is excited to participate in the 11th Native American Cannabis & H**p Conference and the 19th Annual Native American Economic Development Conference, both happening this week at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
We're looking forward to connecting with tribal leaders and colleagues from across Indian Country and engaging in important conversations about economic development, cannabis and h**p initiatives, and tribal sovereignty.
If you're attending, be sure to say hello!

Cedar Tree Native Law attorney Taryn Chubb is attending this year's Sovereignty Symposium, a gathering that brings together tribal leaders, legal professionals, and advocates to explore the legal and policy issues impacting tribal communities while celebrating tribal sovereignty in its many forms—legal, cultural, artistic, and economic.
We look forward to the opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with others who share a commitment to strengthening and honoring tribal sovereignty.

Native non-profits face systemic inequities which make it more difficult for native-led solutions to be implemented in tribal communities. Native Non-Profit Day provides the opportunity for donors and foundations to support groundbreaking work in Indian Country.

With decades of combined expertise Cedar Tree Native Law has successfully navigated complex challenges including regulatory inquires, employment disputes and governance overhauls. We focus on enhancing your operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory adherence, allowing you to maximize your non-profits impact.

To learn more about how you can support and donate to Native non-profits please visit https://www.givenative.org

On International Museum Day we would like to encourage you to visit a Tribal Museum. Tribal Museum serves an important role in shaping our narratives, our storytelling and preserving and protecting our cultures.

The MHA Nation Interpretive Center is one institution that provides educational opportunities to visitors through culturally tailored exhibits. Highlighting the stories, traditions and legacies of the MHA Nation. They invite visitors to come and connect with the past and embrace the spirit of the MHA Nation.

For more information about the MHA Interpretive Center please visit www.mhainterpretivecenter.net

For more information about Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers please visit https://www.indian-affairs.org/tmdmap.html

Cedar Tree Native Law was proud to be on the ground at the OLA Conference, connecting with industry leaders and continuing important conversations around the future of tribal lending.

As a firm dedicated exclusively to representing tribal interests, we remain at the forefront of tribal lending—supporting innovation, strengthening sovereignty, and helping shape the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

Cedar Tree Of Counsel, Sunshine Gottfriedson, was in attendance serving as a panel moderator and speaking during a moment of remembrance honoring the legacy and lasting impact of our founding partner, Michelle Fox. Michelle's vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing tribal sovereignty continue to guide our work every day.

Cedar Tree Native Law would like to recognize the National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives. Native women, girls, trans and two-spirit relatives continue to be disproportionally at risk of falling victim to violence and abduction.

According to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center the murder rate of indigenous women is 10 times the US national average and in 2024 there were 10,248 missing indigenous persons reports filed with the FBI. Of those reports 95% have not been covered by the mainstream media, according to the Urban Indian Health Institute.

The continued crisis of violence against indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirit relatives can no longer remain unaddressed. There is no justice in ignorance nor in a failing system meant to protect.

Join us today as we call for justice, visibility and safety for all our relatives across turtle island and as we pray for those who have yet to make it home.

Additionally, please join us by dressing in red as a symbol of solidarity with our relatives.

The OLA Tribal Lending Conference kicks off today, and Cedar Tree Native Law is excited to be in attendance! 
 
The conference continues through Wednesday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, bringing industry leaders together to dive into sovereign lending, tribal economic development, and the evolving landscape of federal and state regulations.