The Paiute Tribe's Marijuana Venture | WEEDIQUETTE

So far every Native American tribe to grow marijuana has been shut down by police. Now the Paiute Tribe of Las Vegas is looking to weed to save their tribe from extinction.
This episode of Weediquette first aired on VICE TV in 2016.
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[@morningstar8187]

Old video from 2016, but the Paiute tribe is still involved with weed nearly a decade later.

[@kh5603]

Here in Spring Valley w/my coffee and cannabis watching this!

[@Joe-sg9ll]

any interaction with Chinese or cartel?

[@RidinWithMyLocsOn]

huh?? video was release 40 minutes ago.. what you talking about? *EDIT: nvm saw the description now, rarely read video descriptions.

[@KalleFolkesson]

​@@RidinWithMyLocsOn They re-uploaded it. Check the vid details.

[@prodbyurod]

old white suit man still exploiting them

[@oghash4912]

Poor kid seems so alone, i hope he got out into the world and took his journey💚

[@AdakStillStands]

The remote Sauk-Suiattle Tribe in Darrington, WA opened just one retail marijuana store. One hour drive from any other! Serves mountain folk and travelers. Very successful and provides retail job training/experience.

[@chaycunningham1999]

Yes and it's all for a good thang with jobs helping cancer ...nerve...and other people ❤

[@rubenluna3434]

😂🎉u😊in

[@Bob-hi2xh]

Smoke weed Everyday- Nate Dogg

[@bunnyman2966]

Smoke weed Everyday-Me

[@everennui1]

"Because one dog ain't enough, and two is too low, it's me, Three Dog!" - Three Dog

[@donpeters9849]

till the lungs collapse.

[@cobracomandor2234]

Lamo😂

[@BangaloreYoutube]

I dint know I was supporting people like this are there any brands I should try

[@Timewave-Zer0]

They been on this venture for thousands of years 😂😂

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

stop it

[@Timewave-Zer0]

@@GIRTHYANDITCURVES Paiutes have used tobacco and marijuana for ceremonial purposes for thousands of years. Paiute ancestors even said there were red head giants in the USA before their ancestors as well 🤷‍♂️

[@chedubetcha69]

@@Timewave-Zer0 Cannabis is not native to the Americas. Cannabis is believed to have evolved on the steppes of Central Asia, in the regions that are now Mongolia and Southern Siberia. It was introduced to Africa, and from there it spread to various regions of the world, including South America, through human migration and trade. Cannabis was introduced into the Americas by European Colonizers. Now it is said that Native Americans do have a history of smoking Cannabis, however thousands of years is incorrect. Hundreds at most, and it was in very limited quantities. Native Americans have been smoking Tabacco and Kinnikinnick for a very long time though.

[@robertjones6272]

​@@Timewave-Zer0😂

[@BullyBoxer]

@@Timewave-Zer0 they also said they saw UFOs going to different dimensions, and Skinwalkers etc Some people shouldn’t smoke too much drugs .

[@terriblefrosting]

That sales guy is shady AF

[@pacmanadeyemi3655]

Def

[@abraxasjinx5207]

He's using auto-trimmers, his product is going to be corporate bunk.

[@love22merritt]

I would love an update about this

[@alonzowitt5931]

The update is the Paiute tribe built the world's biggest cannabis store in Vegas! And they knock down millions from the store.... They are doing very well! The store is called NuWu google it!❤

[@boy_nutella2360]

I just know that Paiute weed gonna hit different

[@TopClips7777]

it's terrible

[@boy_nutella2360]

@@TopClips7777 I don't believe you

[@TopClips7777]

@@boy_nutella2360 you don't have to

[@user-sq4zi1zx2s]

I do 😂all that new age pretty as weed smoke like trash 😂

[@soulja617]

@@user-sq4zi1zx2s basura ya heard back then the herb would actually uplift you and the buds were to heal now they seem to do the opposite from these new growers

[@jeremiahjoseph3973]

I love my Rez. I never left, and looking back It was a double edge sword… the lack of opportunities, and the high substance abuse was a factor, but I also spent a lot of time with elders, storytellers, singers and those who know the land and traditions…. Turning 40 this year and I understand it is my duty to champion those traditional values that guided me through those dark times.

[@whopseendadream9005]

Rez life is hard I 🫡 stay on one for 3yrs

[@at8798]

Dang. 3k a month. I need to find me a Paiute woman. AST don't get a damn thing from are corrupt ass tribe. Got two casinos and nothing goes to its tribal members. The ones running the tribe always got new cars and nice houses. Regardless if the tribal members have jobs. The tribe still should be taking care of its people. Especially the elders.

[@alaskeskimo]

Happens everywhere. Our corporate leader makes 6 million a year and there are people in the village still pooping in buckets. Wealth and greed are universal.

[@tommyg3281]

Same with Choctaw don’t get nothing from them bc they keep it in the community

[@placebomandingo2095]

Man, the most beautiful woman I've ever met was a Paiute gal in Tucson. I can still remember her 30yrs later.

[@TopClips7777]

just build your own casino bro

[@campingintheforest_]

get signatures to 'audit' council, take the signatures to the BIA. Fo real.

[@nuwunative928]

I’m from the south Paiute band chemehuevi tribe we call ourselves nuwuvi

[@evo_one2250]

Hey! So can you update us? Are you guys getting money from the dispensary and grow? I hope your pockets are full with money. There’s no amount of money that could replace what has been done to the natives that were here before us.❤

[@kucingitam8667]

I'm from Chimi changa tribe..😮

[@srikrishnajay]

I'm a mix of Paiute and other Uto-Aztecan tribes!

[@nuwunative928]

@@kucingitam8667 deez nutz haku

[@nuwunative928]

@@srikrishnajay #NATIVEPRIDE🪶

[@XxXenosxX]

I miss Vice

[@oghash4912]

How come the guy in the suit doesn't need a suit😂

[@candyce6233]

Yo it’s because he’s the Big Dog aka The Owner. Couldn’t you tell by the way he flexed his socks. 😅😂

[@Ihatecabinetmoths]

Yea immediate douche bag alarm

[@MrParker420]

Man they really need to bring back this show!!!!

[@TnJxss]

I would like to say this is one of the best video reports I have seen.

[@josephfroton2339]

Thanks so much! Great work! Informative & heartfelt. I will support them 4 sure. xo

[@jmccabe419]

Thank you for this information and coverage of the situation

[@vegasconfessionspodcast8202]

Truly, some of the most genuine people I’ve ever come across in Las Vegas. I’ve been able to record a video at their dispensary called Nuwu for KZbin and they were super easy to work with and very happy with the product and every time I walk in their doors it’s like family always a hug ready for you and the super huge smile. I love the Paiute tribe and everything they stand for, Great people looking out for their community 💙 Great coverage VICE!! 👊

[@hllomydarling]

They all seem like genuine, good people. May they flourish and prosper.

[@MidnightMoses-ow1ul]

Sadly, living off the government and selling weed.There is no future sad

[@maakewi]

Excellent story Outstanding coverage Thank you for telling my relatives story

[@sandrashevel2137]

Im so glad they are trying to keep their culture alive. ❤

[@MidnightMoses-ow1ul]

Selling weed and living off.The government is no way to keep your culture

[@jennfromjapan]

Woooooo!!! I love being a part of the NuWu team 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@pholly62]

Thank you❣️ Amazingly great report 🥰

[@Draegoron]

3 grand a month to sit around and do absolutely nothing. That's a dream.

[@MidnightMoses-ow1ul]

But wait , I thought the white man took everything

[@brandonhooper37]

​@@MidnightMoses-ow1ul yup including you.

[@outforfame408]

Watched this years ago and it’s crazy because I’ve been to both the dispensary and the smoke shop a few times now. I wish we could get an update but I wish the tribe nothing but the best

[@Jimmy2Rage]

We need uodated videos from all these older videos.

[@timodavis6805]

I really enjoyed this series

[@kristenjohnson6804]

Thank you ❤for the information!

[@user-yl2br2ts3i]

watching from Tanzania 🇹🇿👊

[@LandonStrauss-hc1sc]

You have my unwavering support. ❤❤❤❤

[@ApolloAzraelSpektra]

Really wish that they would film some NEW episodes of Weediquette....

[@campingintheforest_]

That dude said, "The Piaute Rez is all 'ABUZZ,' nice punn!

[@yupithappened8833]

I have a lot of love. For all the bands , of the tribe.

[@midnight.ryder35]

When was this filmed? Nevada has recreational

[@alonzowitt5931]

I love the Paiute people and they are doing GREAT with their cannabis business!

[@djuanbenjamin9149]

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians just opened a dispensary here in NC where it’s still illegal. It just happened on 4-20 so I don’t even know how it works yet.

[@misardrgz4403]

Now I want some Paiute trees.. which dispensary do they have? I’m taking this drive 🚙

[@NachYos420]

omg!!!!! i wanna link up with you benny!!! and ultra health!!! this is my passion! to open a dispensary on the navajo reservation

[@nathengrim5041]

The tribe has a dispensary just down the street from me. Pretty high prices, I only go once in a while to say hi to some friends at work

[@btb22393]

Yeah one opened a few years ago where I live. The weed is good but it’s way too expensive

[@yadhier4188]

me whenever I take a rip fr

[@kluseannamitchell]

I adore everyone in this tribe. Very spiritual and vibrational people.

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

really interesting.

[@badpunker68]

The "reporter" asks the same questions 4 different ways. How many times did it take for you to understand the kid is half Indian.

[@Mrbigs-ji4lj]

Shut up racist he is pretty obviously Indian at first glance and he is a good journalist he is building a documentary narrative so just shut up

[@limbergsauceda]

He's Native American not Indian

[@This-account-is-hacked]

@@limbergsaucedahe’s actually a chug and has bad acne like a typical native chug who drinks and does drugs he also has bad teeth and poor hygiene I bet he smells bad these chugs don’t know what they are doing that’s why would they want more drugs when they already have drugs problems and gambling issues 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SamSquatch80]

Shout outs to the Paiute's 🙏

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

I sure hope it's going to work out for them. Native American people have gotten the short end of the stick for far too long. I truly hope everything goes well for them.

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

Hi thanks for sharing storys and what they are going to do with medicine it more then just marrijona sorry spelling off that what happens when tou speak kayenkeha and write in it too thanks for the video

[@Carrilleptbreak]

Met a guy in La Union, Philippines. He was super white in skin color. Wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey. Drinking Red Horse beer at 9am in the morning. Got to know him in the next several trips to that community and he told me that he was Native American and lived off the pension gave to him by the US Gov. His house he rented in San Fernando was cool but all he did everyday was drink until he passed out. Wanted to teach him to surf but was always to drunk to even ride a bike. Hope he is still alive, met him in 2013 and last saw him in 2022. The employees at Andok's Chicken still say he passes by. #BidayLaUnion

[@Audios2010]

13:55 - 14:00 Really deep and thought provoking mission statement....

[@calliew311]

Most of the tribes in Nevada are growing their own weed, and have dispensaries. Nevada tribes don't have casinos because it's not really worth it since there are casinos everywhere and slot machines everywhere, including 7-11 and grocery stores. My tribe (I know I'm white passing but I'm over 80% indigenous) is the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. We have 2 dispensaries and 75% or more of the marijuana products we sell are Nevada tribes' products from all over Nevada. We have more businesses, than a smoke shop. We have land that we rent out to big businesses and get to keep the taxes from the sales. We have a Walmart, a Mercedes dealership, a car max, and one more dealership that's just changed and idk what it is now, and we used to have a taco bell as well, but we turned it into a dispensary. We don't get money from our businesses, as far as individuals like monthly checks, like the Southern Paiutes, but we have a lot more people compared to them, prob 1500 or so members. The problem with getting money every month is what is happening to the Southern Paiutes. They won't lower their blood quantum because if they do, many more people will be eligible to become members and that means less money for the ones that are already members. It's not about keeping the culture. Look at those kids. They are a part of the culture. My tribe is also 1/4, but we are made up of 4 tribes, northern Paiute, Washoe and Shoshone. It used to be 1/4 of one type of the tribes I listed above. We just "lowered" it to be a mix of the above tribes blood. Because Paiutes were marrying Washoes, and Shoshones and vice versa, so kids had a mix of the blood. They could be almost half and not be a member of our tribe. Now, as long as they are 1/4, of a mix of blood, they are eligible.

[@insainecaine]

You spoke on the monthly intake of southern Paiute, I knew one that got over 8k a month JUST for the fact he’s Paiute. So that wasn’t from the government, but from a cut of the collective of Paiute business income?? That would make a lot of sense.. cheers!

[@user-hm5rs7wn5v]

You are definitely not over 80% indigenous! Absolutely no way!!! What dna tests did you take? I’d wager everything I won that you aren’t 80%+ indigenous! I’m only around 40% indigenous and I am much darker skin than you and have many more Native American features than you.

[@nuwunative928]

@@insainecainethat’s false no one is making that money unless it one of the people on the boarding committee

[@nuwunative928]

@@user-hm5rs7wn5vyea bro she has white European blood she is whiter decent you prolly more native than her based on your appearance

[@insainecaine]

@@nuwunative928 oh okay, yea that makes sense, thanks for the clarification! 🙏 I value accurate information so thank you for sharing that 👍 blessings 🫶

[@minnesoterblog]

vice needs to make some documentaries that aren't woke

[@darkseidy6951]

Dave Chapelle covered this perfectly in a standup.

[@vsznry]

Pretty sure they got a dispensary on/near strip. Also, anyone looking for alternatives for STiiiZY & WCC, try Airo Brands Carts and Ghost. Disposables.

[@raphlvlogs271]

can weed be grown outdoors in the bush or in backyards in tribal reservation lands ?

[@mikedavis1137]

Carlisle Pennsylvania was one of the biggest schools

[@Damien_Assereth]

I'm so happy to see the Paiute are thriving after this decision from back in 2016

[@jjjjjj192]

14:18 that wasn't even close to being ready to trim

[@Brandon-nr8fn]

The tribal elders are obviously living good.

[@theblackratexplores]

I live next to a native reserve in Ontario Canada and its like Cannabis heaven!!! full of dispensaries brings in a ton of revenue.

[@Dark2-Light]

I lived there for a year and never knew about this tribe.

[@Kungfukenny369]

If casinos flip and start being weed friendly I’m gonna be so shocked.

[@raphlvlogs271]

do these tribes have a long tradition of trading?

[@Gronkle123]

I remember being taken to what was basically a story time/reading group and was handed a book that had a story about a father giving his daughter wine and then having sex with her. Both of his daughters ended up getting pregnant by him. I was told that i was supposed to follow the teachings of this book and use it a guide in my life. Absolutely disgusting that a family would force a book like that onto their own child

[@GregAvery-uf4oq]

Cheers Everyone 🔥🎄

[@selenabenson5887]

Awww R.I.P. Shannon Pete. - Vegas Tribe did set a great business venture. Way To Go Las Vegas Band of Paiutes.

[@hasyuuuuu]

In this era I can only see you freely smoking marijuana. All my life I only played seek and seek with law enforcement and if I was unlucky I would end up in prison

[@parttime9070]

Always stopped at the Paiute" smoke shop in Fernley on my way up to Burning Man.. I believe tickets' are gifted to the Tribe in that part of Washoe County..

[@jonnaesquerra6939]

Our tribe requires 1/4 any native blood, but we do have 4 tribes that comprise our membership/reservation.

[@Chris-cq5dy]

That would be awesome if everyone great show ✌️

[@mrsb497]

Good luck 👍what a beautiful tribe

[@HonorablesirGolfer]

If they grow weed your telling me they can’t sell it ?

[@TECC777]

Every EDC I get from NuWu no where else

[@nuwunative928]

@@TECC777 hell yeah #Nuwu #Nuwuvi

[@muddwhistle7833]

Anyone else’s stomach get queezy, when they were smoking cigars INSIDE! the humidor, what a great way to ruin all the cigars in there🤦‍♀️

[@westho7314]

, I live on ancestral southern Paiute/Shoshone Timbisha land near Death Valley beautiful land beautiful people. Much respect, shundahai.

[@chillindylan9828]

Still posting old videos huh

[@mattginacarr9601]

Now that ppl are woke give these ppl there land and hunting rights back

[@TheRichmaldon1]

My cousins in the north have it in the bag.

[@jaimeortega4940]

I wish them all the best!

[@TAZ70]

I am choctaw . i wish them the best.💙💙❤❤

[@Ie420juggalo]

It's hard to feel bad. I don't have a piece of land, even if it's baren to run to when life gets hard, I don't get monthly payments, job priority at the casinos, or medical. I'm sure it sucks to live on the reservation but you could go work in the city like I have to.

[@avqc954]

Someone gotta show these dudes mushrooms

[@jmye14]

im sure they know all about em champ

[@Timewave-Zer0]

They knew about mushrooms and DMT before social media got a hold of it 🤣🤣

[@JamesHolmez]

As someone who has European Ancestors, the way the Natives Protect and keep on passing down their traditions and Culture is admirable. I wish we could do the same with Anglo/Germanic things. Preservation of Ones Culture is essential.

[@c0zyb34R]

England in the fifth century a.d. and forming the ruling class until the Norman conquest compare angle, jute, saxon. 2. a. : englishman. specifically : a person descended from the Anglo-Saxons.

[@wheressteve]

Please describe what "Anglo/Germanic" culture and traditions are. If you can't even basically describe what they are how can they be saved ?

[@tjwtf28]

As someone who lives in England with friends from uni in germany... we're doing fine preserving our traditions don't worry But our traditions are just general christian stuff , it's just that you don't think of those traditions as just that... traditions. Christ was born in April, but xmas is in december to overwrite english Pagan holidays. Chat bollocks somewhere else mate

[@S550Sheed]

this has to be an old video because the have two dispensarys

[@JohnnyCurry]

Cannabis can't help educate Native Las Vegaans currently and the casinos also. Maybe it can work out barriers many endure as Las Vegaans.

[@piku5637]

Normalize cannabis cooperatives and unions.

[@thierryfuntime3699]

Q hace Jorge Luna en Vice

[@BlackPackascom]

Drop the quantum and survive fam!

[@edgarguevara8208]

Some tribal weed!

[@jacksondebbarma7644]

not just in america the native people are struggling but even here in India northeast India we as a tribe Tripruri are struggling I believe its a world phenomena where every native tribes are oppressed by the larger population of people

[@nategomes1719]

Wow I love these people. In América we have so many great people but what we are doing now letting all these people in the country without proper filings is so dangerous especially to places like this as sad as that is to say.

[@LikeThat57]

They only have 56 adult members. That’s what allows them to give $3k a month and with that, look how those people have to live. This was a great video! Ignorant eyes will lump this into their views of the Native experience but although this may be common for smaller tribes, it is not common in general to receive that type of money that often, if at all. Also look at their health department… The tribe needs funds.

[@AboveTheHumans]

That smell is money 😅

[@oghash4912]

Capitalism 😅

[@letzgo7631]

Cool story ❤️🫶🏽

[@kludgescraftsplus8631]

It seems like a news channel would do better about posting topics in a more timely manner. 8 years later is a little dated.

[@user-ry7ze3ny9k]

🙏🕍🖖👋👐🙌🤲

[@Cronus716]

They should've opened a casino on their land on the strip. Curious as to why they didn't considering that's big money.

[@lukeyellowtail1145]

There’s only 56 members of their tribe?

[@IamColt13]

A little late I think?

[@Naturevsnurture86]

I have been in vegas now 3 times and never knew about the tribe. I will be there in march/april and i would love to be shown around and taught as much as possible about the culture and land. I will also be happy to come in and purchase some paiute maryjane. Please if the tribal leaders see this please get back to me. I would love to be shown around and have the honor to be shown your life. I am hopeful that the colonizer way of life will dwindle and we will go back to the ways of old and caring for mother earth.

[@keith5709]

Please change your soundtrack😂😂😂

[@stevendale7658]

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