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August 26, 2018
  • Native American unemployment rates are the highest among identified U.S. racial groups.
  • At 8.5%, the Native American unemployment rate was more than twice that among whites (3.7%) and nearly double the 2017 U.S. average (4.4%) overall.
  • Some tribes face chronic, systemic unemployment rates beyond 50%.
  • Cannabis jobs on Native lands would be similar in skillset to other existing jobs being fulfilled by tribal members.
  • A 5% market share would reduce the overall Native American unemployment rate from 8.5% to 8.0%.

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Cannabis and Native Populations: Potential Impact on North American Tribal Economies
Partnering with Ultra Health, New Frontier Data is proud to release the Cannabis and Native Populations: Potential Impact on North American Tribal Economies.

While the U.S. economy is booming and near full employment, Native American communities are being left behind in both jobs and economic development. Yet Native American tribes can quickly enter one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Tribes that are more remote from larger population centers can still realize the benefits in terms of job growth and economic development.

The report covers:

  • Native American Economy
  • Economic Opportunities
  • Revenue & Jobs Potential
  • Risks & Opportunities
  • Recommendations

And much, much more….
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Q: I’m curious which population segments are increasing their use of cannabis? Where is the growth?
 
Overall, the rates of cannabis use in the U.S. have increased significantly in the past few years.  Since 2009, the number of adults (18+) who report using cannabis in the past month - a proxy measure of frequent users - has increased 38%, from 6.6% to 9.1%. That is equivalent to an additional 7.45 million Americans reporting that they are using cannabis more frequently... Read our full answer here
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