In Nepal, cannabis isn’t just a plant—it’s sacred. Every year during Shiva Ratri, over a million devotees gather to honor Shiva, the god of creation, by lighting up at Kathmandu’s holiest temple. But outside of this one day a year, cannabis remains illegal—a law rooted in the US-led War on Drugs, which pressured Nepal to abandon its ancient traditions in the 1970s. Check out this cool video from our friends at Vice.
NativeCare at Minnesota Monthly’s CannaFest 2026
November 12, 2026
Minnesota’s cannabis scene comes together tonight at CannaFest, and NativeCare is proud to be part of it. Hosted by Minnesota Monthly and presented by Island Peži, CannaFest returns to The
