But it also incorporates many design elements reflecting the tribe’s heritage. The new facility incorporates seemingly serious security measures for the protection of customers and staff. A temporary storefront opened on the reservation in 2022. “We’ve been kind of keeping an eye on them since they were in the truck and are really excited that they got their brick and mortar open,” said Ashleen Aguilar, a local cannabis entrepreneur. The opening also saw attendance from others in the industry. “The more support they can get with their businesses, the more they can help out,” Fox added. The store will be good for the community, she said. Natalie Fox of Battle Ground showed up to support the tribe, she said, mentioning the work it has done in the community, like installing a new covered patio at the Veteran of Foreign Wars building in Vancouver. COWLITZ RESERVATION - As rain cascaded from the sky, tribal drums beat to mark a 4-20 occasion - a new bright green brick and mortar cannabis dispensary, Q’anápsu, opening Thursday afternoon.Ī crowd huddled under the store’s covered entrance area, while others simply stood in the rain, celebrating the opening and waiting for their chance to get inside the new store, the name of which is the Cowlitz Coast Salish word for “grass.”
