NORTHERN

REMEDY

Community-owned cannabis retail, built for trust.

Northern Remedy partners with First Nation communities to launch and operate a modern, transparent cannabis store — with turnkey setup, staff training, and clear reporting.

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First NationsEconomic Development CorporationsMIC organizations

Turnkey support

Layout, staffing, operations

Governance alignment

Bylaws/policy + approvals pathway

Transparent reporting

Monthly + quarterly routines

Member capacity

Hiring + training pathways

Why this works

Community-first retail, built to run clean.

Northern Remedy helps communities launch a store that feels modern to customers and dependable to leadership — with reporting routines that keep decision-makers informed.

Proven operating framework

Simplifies entry into a regulated market with clear roles, SOPs, and a stable operating rhythm.

Community control + transparency

Balances profitability with transparent reporting and governance-aligned decision-making.

Jobs + capacity transfer

Member-priority hiring and training pathways build local careers and operational capability over time.

Sovereignty respected

Operations align with local laws, bylaws, and licensing requirements — with leadership kept informed.

What we deliver

Turnkey setup + operations support.

Built for Indigenous ownership, with a clear scope and a clean handoff to community staff over time.

End-to-end project management

From concept to opening day — timelines, vendors, and decision points coordinated with leadership.

Store design + procurement

Layout, fixtures, security planning, and procurement support to build a safe, efficient retail footprint.

Systems + operating controls

POS setup, inventory controls, SOPs, and staff training designed for compliance and consistency.

Member-priority hiring

Recruitment support with structured onboarding and role-based training pathways.

Reporting routines

Monthly summaries and quarterly reporting cadence to keep leadership informed.

Optional: loan-to-store startup financing

Fixtures, equipment, and opening inventory.

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How it works

A simple, community-led launch pathway.

From governance authorization to opening day — with systems, training, and reporting built in.

Readiness meeting + goals alignment

Clarify community goals, preferred locations, and key questions from leadership and members.

Approval pathway + licensing plan

Support the council/board approval pathway (e.g., BCR/OIC) and map the licensing steps.

Site assessment + store design

Assess the site, design the layout, and plan security, fixtures, and customer flow.

Build-out + systems setup

Implement POS, inventory controls, SOPs, and reporting routines for day-one readiness.

Hiring + training + launch

Member-priority recruitment, role-based training, soft launch, and grand opening.

Quarterly reporting + optimization

Ongoing performance review and governance-aligned reporting to keep leadership informed.

Sample timeline

Timelines vary by site readiness, approvals, and licensing.

Kickoff + readiness checklist

1–2 weeks

Approvals + documents

2–6 weeks

Buildout + hiring + training

4–10 weeks

Soft launch → grand opening

1–2 weeks

Talk through your readiness checklist

Governance checklist

Clear approvals. Clean launch.

A readiness meeting works best when governance, policy, and site information are easy to review.

What to bring to a first meeting

Your community's goals (jobs, revenues, ownership, training)
Preferred location(s) and any available space
Existing cannabis bylaw or policy (if applicable)
Questions and concerns from leadership and members

Our role as consultant

Coordinate the end-to-end launch
Stand up systems and reporting
Transfer knowledge to community staff

Resolution / BCR / OIC

Authorization for the project and signing authority.

Community cannabis bylaw / policy

If applicable, confirm the local regulatory framework and operating rules.

Business license + operational permissions

Confirm licensing requirements and responsible retail obligations.

Operations support agreement

Define roles, reporting cadence, and decision-making routines.

Site lease / right to occupy

Lease terms or right-to-occupy documentation for the chosen location.

Insurance + security plan

Security, storage, and compliance planning aligned to regulations and community rules.

Ready to explore a store?

Book a readiness meeting.

Share your goals, preferred location(s), and any existing bylaw or policy. We will map the approval pathway, licensing plan, and a realistic launch timeline.

Direct contact

Shane Freeman

sfreeman@frcgroup.ca

www.frcgroup.ca

For discussion purposes only. Cannabis retail is regulated. Communities should obtain independent legal counsel and ensure alignment with applicable laws.

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