The Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton is partnering with a cannabis development and solutions provider to build a dispensary on tribal grounds. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at 56 Montauk Highway for the future dispensary on Monday.
The Nation is partnering with TILT Holdings on the endeavor called Little Beach Harvest, a 5,000-sq-ft shop located on tribal territory along with ancillary business ventures including cultivation and a future wellness and consumption lounge. They expect the dispensary to open in early 2023.
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Shinnecock Nation Chairman Bryan Polite said the Nation was thrilled to start construction.
“Little Beach Harvest has been working hard with our partner, TILT Holdings, to ensure a first-class dispensary for the New York market,” said Polite in a statement. “This construction kick-off is a step forward for the Shinnecock Nation and I am excited to be a part of such an amazing journey.”
Little Beach Harvest groundbreaking. L to R - Barré Hamp (partner and consultant with Conor Green, Shinnecock member), Chenae Bullock (Managing Director, Little Beach Harvest), Dana Arvidson (COO, TILT Holdings), Chairman Bryan Polite (Shinnecock Indian Nation). Photo Credit: Patrick G. Ryan.
The Shinnecock Cannabis Regulatory Division will regulate all operations for each component according to the Shinnecock Nation’s tribal cannabis laws.
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Little Beach Harvest will also offer drive-through service along Montauk Highway.
“Anything we envision as a Shinnecock People has to always be for the next seven generations and beyond,” said Chenae Bullock, enrolled member of the Shinnecock Nation and Managing Director of Little Beach Harvest. “The Little Beach Harvest dispensary will be a place where we can share with the world our culture, honor this sacred plant, increase awareness and provide resources for the Shinnecock Nation.”
