Index of InformationDistribution listMission StatementVisionPreambleHistory and Growth of the QCSCommunities in our “catchment”

Sales figures for IqaluitWhere the money goesEconomic breakdown (with communities) for various amounts x 3 examples.Bringing HealingCommunity structures and supportsSummaryNow its up to youWhy the QCS

Distribution ListThe Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P.Health CanadaBrooke Claxton Building, Tunney'sPasturePostal Locator: 0906COttawa, Ontario K1A 0K9 The Honourable Ann Meekitjuk HansonCommissioner of NunavutOffice of the CommissionerBox 2379Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0 The Honourable Eva AariakMLA for Iqaluit EastP.O. Box 1150 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

The Honourable Louis TapardjukMLA for AmittuqIgloolik, NU X0A 0L0

The Honourable Daniel ShewchukMLA for ArviatArviat, NU X0C 0E0

The Honourable Keith PetersonMLA for Cambridge BayP.O. Box 2450, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0

The Honourable Hunter TootooMLA for Iqaluit CentreP.O. Box 2440, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

The Honourable Peter TaptunaMLA for KugluktukC/O Betty Ann KadluP.O. Box 39, Kugluktuk, NU X0B 0E0

The Honourable Tagak CurleyMLA for Rankin Inlet NorthP.O. Box 874, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0

The Honourable Lorne KusugakMLA for Rankin Inlet South – WhaleCoveRankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0

The Honourable James ArreakMLA for UqqummiutGeneral Delivery, Clyde River, NU X0A 0E0

John NingarkMLA for AkulliqGeneral Delivery, Kugaaruk, NU X0B 1K0 Moses AupaluktuqMLA for Baker LakeBaker Lake, NU X0C 0A0 Allan RumboltMLA for Hudson BayP.O. Box 228, Sanikiluaq, NU X0A 0W0

Paul OkalikMLA for Iqaluit WestP.O. Box 2529, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

Johnny NingeonganMLA for NanulikGeneral Delivery, Coral Harbour, NU X0C 0C0

 

Enuk PauloosieMLA for NattilikP.O. Box 8, Gjoa Haven, NU X0B 1J0

Adamee Komoartok MLA for PangnirtungP.O. Box 36, Pangnirtung, NU X0A 0R0

Ron ElliottMLA for QuttiktuqP.O. Box 24, Arctic Bay, NU X0A 0A0

Fred SchellMLA for South BaffinP.O. Box 156, Cape Dorset, NU X0A 0C0

James ArvalukMLA for TununiqP.O. Box 30Pond Inlet, NU X0A 0S0

MAYORS LISTBaffin Region Niore IqalukjuakMayor of Arctic Bay Cary MerrittMayor of Cape Dorset Apiusie ApakMayor of Clyde River Meeka KigutakMayor of Grise Fiord Ammie KipsigakMayor of Hall Beach Lucassie IvaluMayor of Igloolik Elisapee ShiutiapikMayor of Iqaluit Jamesie KootooMayor of Kimmirut Sakiasie Sowdlooapik

Mayor of Pangnirtung Abraham KubluMayor of Pond Inlet Hanna AudlakiakMayor of Qikiqtarjuaq Ludy PudlukMayor of Resolute Bay Joe AragutinaMayor of Sanikiluaq

  Kitikmeot Region Syd GlawsonMayor of Cambridge Bay Joanni SallerinaMayor of Gjoa Haven Makabe NartokMayor of Kugaaruk Ernie BernhardtMayor of Kugluktuk

 Charlie LyallMayor of Taloyoak  Kivalliq Region Bob LeonardMayor of Arviat David AksawneeMayor of Baker Lake Harry TootooMayor of Chesterfield Inlet Dorothy NingeocheakMayor of Coral Harbour John Hickes Mayor of Rankin Inlet Donat MilortokMayor of Repulse Bay Percy KabloonaMayor of Whale Cove 

Mission Statement -QCS

Our mission is to provide high qualityMedicinal cannabis and cannabis extractproducts to the residents of Nunavut formedical and scientific purposes at anaffordable cost.

Vision

To create an acceptance, within Nunavut, of cannabis andcannabis extracts as a legitimate alternative option for treatingillness and dis-ease of all kinds and for all people. To develop a domestic source of supply and full service facilitywithin Nunavut to meet our need and to accumulate datacollection for medical and scientific reasons and purposes. To contribute economically to the Nunavut Territory and thecommunities within its borders through our services andcompassionate outreach program.

Preamble The following text and charts are meant to inform ,

educate andstimulate action on behalf of the people of Nunavut .

The topic iscontroversial at best and yet one of relevant

importance here in theNorth . We , the authors , believe that the following program

can beadopted as a “Harm Reduction Strategy ” made in and

for thepeople of Nunavut.The statistics of abuse are staggering in the North and

we need tohave the courage necessary to create solutions that

addresspresent and future needs and the desire of the People

based on theRealities of the North!

We have an opportunity to create a sustainable health , economic and social education/development program that would be unique to the world and a means of achieving a level of self- sustainability for our communities and for the Territory as a whole. We believe in the need to find creative new ways to combat the severe issues of abuse in the North .

We believe a problem cannot be solved with the same mind that created it ! Different methods are needed to achieve the desired result of healthy people and communities.We believe that can begin with a level of empowerment that envelopes the person , the community and the Territory . Everyone wins.

The reality is that a significant number of adults in the Territory ,

both Inuit and non Beneficiary use regularly or have usedMarijuana recreationally or as a form of self medication for anyvariety of disease and disorders in great quantity for many years

Many Inuit Elders using this herb to ease aches and pains havealready identified themselves to the Society . Including somefrom other more Northern communities who have already sought out and used this service while in Iqaluit or through family liaisonsupport. Most have been using it for many year’s. All have

blessedthis new ideal of providing this herb as Medicine at a reduced costand where appropriate , for free. (palliative care)

Another reality is the high cost and uncertain origin of this herb have added significantly to higher stress levels , increased crime against Elders , property thefts and other forms of increased substance abuse . All negatively affecting our communities social and economic health and well being!

Most of the enormous profits have left the communities and the Territory while the problems have stayed here

Finally -The reality that we –the people – can turn this around!! We can start here and now by opening our minds to allow for change. The benefits are obvious and many ! They cannot be ignored !

We can REDUCE HARM SIGNIFICANTLY at a health , economic and social level .By recognizing the unique distinction we have as Northerners and acting bravely , with the needs , desires and REALITYIES of the People of Nunavut in mind.

We can significantly increase health care quality and services with direct application of an access program for cannabis as well as financial partnership for chronic and palliative supports. ie; air travel & ground support , accommodation , in – home devices etc.

We cannot wait for Ottawa to act in our best interest! We need to act together now as People of this Land and adopt our own methods to combat the abuses we are so plagued by.

History and growth of QCS

April 2009 – opened CIBC account for COU Best Plant Believers Mission.(est. 2006)May 2009 – applied for Iqaluit city business license to operate a medical marijuana dispensary . Application denied.(federal jurisdiction)Opened Medical Marijuana dispensary as Church of the Universe ,Best Plant Believers Mission of Nunavut on June 1st 2009 with 1 employee and 0 members . Began documenting and registering medically qualified applicants.(proof of diagnosis required)Issued first “member “cards” for obtaining marijuana as medicine.Developed first “control” mechanisms to stem program abuse and be accountable.

First raid by RCMP Aug.14th 2009.Dispensary closed!78 registered/validated members and up to 150 more interested affected at time of raid!Re-opened at new location 3rd week of Sept 2009.began re-registration of old and registration of new members.Placed add in paper with information for community contact.Developed / Created new administrative and educational tools Set up a closed network for information gathering/storage.Formed the QCC (ad-hoc )and began forming a democratic society early Oct. . All Nunavut Legal Registry guidelines adopted . Minutes kept including all motions.Started a Sunday morning men's group for anger management! Up to 8 in regular attendance!!

Began conducting regular executive meetings and membership meetings.Gathered approx.600 names on a petition intended for support of this program by the people.Registered with Nunavut Legal Registries December 14, 2009 with over 500 registered members .Began re-registering members with photo ID for accountability and security.Maintained regular auditing of membership issues including suspensions/revocations for those found re-selling.Scheduled and conducted regular member meetings.Upgraded internal systems of control and accounting.

Second raid by RCMP on Jan 29th with two executive members\ arrested and charged with criminal offenses. Re-opened Feb.8th 2010 assisting members in filling

out MMAR requests and setting Dr. appointments. Limited access to medicine resumed.100 plus appointments booked – flooding the system . Feb.18th 2010 all “general” membership services

halted due to RCMP perceived threat and intimidation around QCS headquarters/offices . Executive members and dedicated volunteers are

at present continuing to operate a modified program of access for palliative care , serious illness and Elders.Member co-ordinators assigned to document

reactions to closing by Elders and general members.

Projections based on current actual sales and forecasts from the 12 Baffin communities plus Iqaluit as a base for the program (2006 figures)

Arctic BayTotal

Population

690

15-19 100

20-64345

65-85+15

Cape DorsetTotal

Population

1,235

15-19150

20-64635

65-85+30

Clyde RiverTotal

Population

820

15-1980

20-64410

65-85+25

Grise FiordTotal

Population

145

15-1915

20-6485

65-85+0

Hall BeachTotal

Population

665

15-1970

20-64310

65-85+20

Igloolik Total

Population

1,540

15-19170

20-64705

65-85+35

KimmirutTotal

Population

415

15-1945

20-64215

65-85+15

PangnniqtuuqTotal

Population

1,325

15-19140

20-64665

65-85+45

Pond InletTotal

Population

1,315

15-19160

20-64655

65-85+25

QikiqtaqjuaqTotal

Population

470

15-1950

20-64250

65-85+25

Resolute BayTotal

Population

230

15-1925

20-65120

65-85+0

Sanikiluaq

Total Populatio

n745

15-1975

20-65355

65-85+20

Weekly Sales from Members in Iqaluit based on a low average weekly demand of 10lbs. (4,540 g) @an average return of $13.50 per gram after Elder discounts .

Actual figures represented –current sales (low average)

Weekly average net returns

Monthly net returns

Iqaluit $30,000.00 $120,000.00

Based on the current trends and knowledge of demand in Iqaluit

Yearly net return!!

Iqaluit $1,440,000.00

Where the $$ goes!

Wages (up to 15 employee’s) @ $20-$25hr for 44hrs.

Off site accounting serviceVolunteers honorarium

PurchasesLocal Utilities Municipal ServicesAdvertising

DonationsPalliative Supports

Social and Family supportMedicineEmergency accommodations

Airfares for funerals and family support

Resources centreDevelopment & ResearchMember servicesPolice seizures!!!!!!

Weekly Sales at 10 lbs a week demand in Iqaluit and 3lbs per week per community.

Community Weekly MonthlyIqaluit (current low actual) $30,000.00 $120,000.0012 Baffin Communities (estimated consumption)

$108,000.00

$432,000.00

Based on actual knowledge of demand! Per one Year

Iqaluit $1,440,000.00

Communities $5,184,000.00Combined $6,624,000.00 net return to

Nunavut

Projected weekly Sales at 15 lbs a week in Iqaluit and 5lbs. Ea. Per community.

Community Week MonthIqaluit $45,000.00 $180,000.0012 Baffin Communities

$180,000.00 $720,000.00

Per one Year Iqaluit $2,161,000.00Communities $8,660,000.00

Combined $10,800,000.00

Projected weekly Sales at 20 lbs a week in Iqaluit and 7lbs.ea.per community.

Community Week MonthIqaluit $60,000.00 $240,000.0012 Baffin Communities

$252,000.00 $1,008,000.00

Figures based on knowledge of trade and actual sales.

Per year with expected program popularity and acceptance.

Iqaluit $2,880,000.00Communities $12,096,000.00

Combined net projected totals that are based on “the reality”

$14,976,000.00

Bringing healing to the people and putting the $$ back into Nunavut!

Over 6 million dollars put back into the local economy in Iqaluit alone the first year! Dollars that will be spent on local products , services , community development and families in Nunavut . Employment and volunteer opportunities for Inuit.Educational and Vocational opportunities for Inuit.Financial partnerships to improve health care services for Inuit , Elders and families! Harm Reduction from alcohol abuse , spousal abuse , Elder abuse resulting in lowered suicide rates and violence.Less economic stress for lower income groups! (Elders)

Community based Structures the QCS supports

Youth Land Program Sponsorship – food equipment , clothingOn-Site counselling and referral service/assistance.Food bank & soup

kitchen

Neighbourhood watchElder/Youth Healing Circles.Men’s Anger Management Group.Women’s GroupsAA

SummaryWith the combined common knowledge and statistics ofabuse of every kind in Nunavut how can any one of us NOT WANTto do SOMTHING Better for our children and grandchildren?

Marijuana has been used to abuse us socially and economically foryears by greedy people without our best interest in mind .

I t has now become a self abuse as we continue to be partner in theways that created the problems associated with the abuse.

High cost , limited/questionable quality ,contamination limited availability and inappropriate drug policies dictated by Ottawa.

Now is the time to change that because we can!The only resource lacking is a willingness to change !The only barrier an unjust law that infringes on our human

rights!

We can challenge the currently prohibitive laws in order to create a

positive new way of doing things here in and on Our Land !

By accepting Marijuana as a medicine and tool for socialreform of abuse through Harm Reduction we cantake the first real steps to empowering the people andbeginning the healing process.

We believe a made in Nunavut Harm Reduction – Medical access

program would result in lowered crime rates , less domestic abuse ,less theft and property crime , less Elder abuse , less substanceabuse and LESS SUICIDES!!

We also believe adopting this program would result inincreased health , better family economics , opportunities foreducation and employment , resulting in healing in ourcommunities and at home in Iqaluit.

As a source for food , fuel , fibre or as Medicine , the hemp familyof plants Has NO equal and we could use existing knowledge indeveloping alternative fuel and food supplies in our uncertainfuture.

Now it’s up to You!

Our figures as well as statements we have made are merely a basicsummary of what we already know to be true . They represent only Iqaluit(actual) and 12 of the Hamlets (estimated).

Each community in Nunavut has approx. the same per capitaaverage of people who use this herb currently . Most of the moneyfrom sales currently is directed back down south and into the handsof a few mostly criminally associated individuals and groups . The profits have been staggering and our best efforts to stem thisabuse have failed and are failing . Prohibition does not work!

The current ,made in Ottawa ,Policies have the affect of driving

the prices higher and increasing all the negative aspects of abusein our communities. Only a dramatic effort can turn this around and it is up to you and Ito act now and with courage to bring about the change we need tobegin a new way of addressing the realities of life here in Nunavut

We need to adopt a “made in Nunavut Harm Reduction Policy” andcreate our own methods for easier , affordable access to this herb asmedicine and as a way to social well being.

WE can make this happen only through consensus and we believethat consensus would fall on the side of change like the one beingproposed here! Political history and the local reception by Iqaluitresidents clearly indicate that to be the true.

So what to do?

Follow the peoples lead and act with courage! Our charts and analysis are a barometer to that lead. Contact the Society and begin talks of how we can make this happen in partnership for healing Our Land .Allow us to partner in drafting and implementing a unique , made in Nunavut Harm Reduction Program. Work together to create a program in harmony with the direction of the people we are working for in service .Adopt new laws for Nunavut!Open new channels for opportunities and creative thinking.

Why the QCS ?The QCS is a made in Nunavut Compassionate Society , duly registered with the Nunavut legal registries on Dec.14th 2009.

The current founding executive committee is greater than 50% Inuit and the current membership of over 500 is approximately 75% Inuit. ( actual stats. available)

The QCS has worked diligently to create a model and example of how an illicit market for illegal drugs can be re-created as a benefit in our community meeting the needs of the peoples and reducing harm

QCS has kept meticulous records of members and sales for the past 7 months and developed safeguards and protocols to reduce abuse of the service.ie; re-selling for profit on the street

QCS has developed screening tools and other objects of administration to accommodate legitimacy , transparency and accountability

QCS has developed a good working relationship and contract with a Health Canada approved supplier of guaranteed medicinal grade marijuana insuring the highest degree of quality ,strain selection and support.

QCS can supply educational support about cannabis as medicine ie; strain selection ,ingestion methods , active elements and effects and current research information.QCS can supply greater strain selection and better quality marijuana than is currently available from Health Canada and Prairie Plant Systems Inc.(2 strains mixed Indica / Sativa).QCS and its members have the knowledge about this medicine that can best benefit the people . Knowledge gained in the school of life.QCS and its members are dedicated to change and dedicated to that change for the sake of Our Land and its People ! We Care!

QCS has the ability and resources to set-up and supply each community as independent dispensers . This keeps the money at home! The cash stays in the community!!!QCS can train , help hire and screen staff and give information seminars to community groups .QCS will work to develop a domestic source to increase profitability and create new jobs and resources for Nunavut and its communities.QCS will act as liaison to Health Canada on behalf of individuals applying for Section 56 exemptions thereby relieving the administrative demand on conventional health care services.

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