Indigenous cannabis is finally having its moment. From Tyendinaga to Six Nations, from Oka to emerging territories across the country, Indigenous-owned dispensaries are creating jobs, generating revenue, and building sovereign business ecosystems. This growth has been a long time in the making—and it’s well deserved. But one thing has been missing: A directory built specifically [...]
More than two years ago, an article published by Dispensing Freedom detailed a harsh reality many Indigenous cannabis operators in Canada were already living with: being systematically denied access to basic banking services places Indigenous entrepreneurs, staff, and communities at real physical risk. Today, despite the passage of time, almost nothing has changed. At Brother [...]
On December 18th, 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to complete the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. For most, this is a long time in the making and brings a more common-sense approach to cannabis regulation. The announcement immediately launched headlines [...]
For the past several years, the U.S. hemp industry has lived in a regulatory grey zone — legally growing hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill while producing products that were, in effect, chemically identical to cannabis sold in state-regulated dispensaries. That era may be ending. In 2024, the USDA, with backing from the DEA, reshaped [...]
When Stuart Lutterman founded Brother Processing over 15 years ago, the world of payment processing was already crowded, competitive, and cutthroat; not to mention pretty boring. Most processors focused on high-volume, low-margin transactions — restaurants, e-commerce, and retail — and the sales pitch was always the same: "We can save you money on fees." They [...]
Across Canada and Indigenous territories, the cannabis industry has become more than a business — it's become a catalyst for local economic renewal. From small-town growers to Indigenous-owned dispensaries on unseeded lands, cannabis businesses are investing profits back into the very communities that sustain them (one of the main goals of decriminalization and legalization). This [...]
Across Canada, Indigenous First Nations have always had a deep relationship with the land and its natural medicines. Respecting fauna and flora while coexisting in relative harmony. Today, cannabis is becoming a new chapter in that story—one that blends tradition with opportunity. For many Indigenous communities, cannabis is not just another industry. It represents a [...]
Cannabis has always been a bit of a niche, and that is no different for dispensary businesses. Not every shop has deep pockets, big investors, or a spot under a public company's umbrella. All across the USA and Canada, there are mom-and-pop dispensaries, family-run shops, and small independents working hard to serve their communities. The [...]
The legal Canadian Cannabis market is becoming quite mature. But still many dispensaries lack modern payment processing options. Today, Cannabis consumers expect more than just quality products — they want secure, digital, and convenient payment options. Unfortunately, cannabis retailers have historically been left with limited tools due to banking and compliance constraints. That’s changing fast [...]
The cannabis industry has come a long way in terms of legalization and consumer demand—but payment processing remains one of its biggest hurdles, especially in the United States. In a featured interview on One Puff Media, Stuart Lutterman, founder and CEO of Brother Processing Solutions, sits down with Alex DeFazio and James Bates to dissect [...]
