Fellowship Aims to Bring Justice + Equality to
Communities Harmed by Cannabis Criminalization; Applications Now
Open for Two Summer Interns
TORONTO, March 28,
2022 /CNW/ - TOQi Technologies Ltd., award-winning
creators of elegantly designed cannabis technology products, has
partnered with Cannabis Amnesty, a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to righting the historical wrongs created by cannabis
prohibition, to launch the TOQi Fellowship for Cannabis Amnesty.
The inaugural Fellows, who will begin their internships during the
summer of 2022, will also be supported by Aurora Cannabis Inc.
(NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), a global leader in the medical and
recreational cannabis industry, committed to high quality products
and access for patients and consumers. This paid internship is
designed to create economic opportunities for people from
communities harmed by decades of cannabis prohibition while
increasing Cannabis Amnesty's capacity to develop groundbreaking
advocacy and programming.
The internship is designed to create
economic opportunities for people from communities harmed by
cannabis prohibition.
The TOQi Fellowship is a summer internship program running May
through August for ambitious individuals who wish to gain
experience in advocacy and communications. The two salaried
positions will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and
insight into all aspects of the cannabis industry and Cannabis
Amnesty's mission to help those harmed by cannabis prohibition.
"People of today should not bear the burden of the laws of
yesterday; while the world has changed and we are able to profit
from the industry, it is our civic duty to liberate those who do
not enjoy this privilege," said Drew
Henson, CEO and Founder, TOQi Technologies. "The
hard-working and passionate advocates at Cannabis Amnesty have set
the stage to right some of these wrongs, and we are honored to
support their cause."
"Historically, cannabis laws were unequally enforced by law
enforcement in Canada,
disproportionately impacting Black, Indigenous and under-resourced
communities. Cannabis convictions limit economic opportunities for
people from these communities, thus further entrenching systemic
racism through poverty and disenfranchisement," said Annamaria Enenajor, Executive Director, Cannabis
Amnesty. "We are grateful to TOQi and Aurora Cannabis for their
leadership in supporting our efforts to dismantle these economic
barriers and look forward to welcoming more cannabis brands to our
shared vision of justice and equality in the cannabis
industry."
"As a proudly Canadian company, Aurora values our roots in
advocating for cannabis record pardons with Cannabis Amnesty. We
have a responsibility to those who have been disproportionately
impacted and commit to doing our part. Canadians, or anyone for
that matter, shouldn't be burdened with a criminal record for a
minor, non-harmful act that is no longer a crime," says
Miguel Martin, CEO, Aurora Cannabis. "We deeply admire the team at
Cannabis Amnesty for their relentless pursuit of fairness and are
honoured to be a part of affording others the opportunity to also
be a part of this critical cause."
Applicants can visit TOQiFellowship4CA.com for additional
information and to apply. Cannabis Amnesty encourages applications
from underrepresented communities and those who have been affected
by the harms of cannabis prohibition. Applications will be accepted
until April 19, 2022. Companies
interested in being an ally and joining the movement for 2023's
TOQi Fellowship can contact
info@cannabisamnesty.ca.
About TOQi Technologies LTD.
Founded by award-winning
designers, TOQi creates purposeful, premium industry leading
cannabis consumption technology from their headquarters in
Toronto, Ontario. Inspired by the
intersection of design and culture, TOQi believes that attention to
detail and user experience are of the utmost importance. For more
information, visit mytoqi.com. TOQi does not produce, manufacture
or distribute cannabis. Not for sale to minors.
About Cannabis Amnesty
Cannabis Amnesty is a
registered not-for-profit organization focused on righting the
historical wrongs caused by decades of cannabis criminalization,
particularly its impact on racialized communities. Since 2018,
Cannabis Amnesty has been at the forefront of advocating for
justice and fairness on behalf of those who continue to suffer as a
result of cannabis convictions. We challenge the stigma of cannabis
convictions, lobby the government on behalf of communities harmed
by criminalization and champion equity within the cannabis
industry. Learn more at www.cannabisamnesty.ca and follow
us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Aurora Cannabis
Aurora is a global leader in the
cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets.
Headquartered in Edmonton,
Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated
to helping people improve their lives. The Company's adult-use
brand portfolio includes Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily
Special, and Whistler, as well as CBD brands, Reliva and KG7.
Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora and
Whistler Medical Marijuana Co. Driven by science and innovation,
and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands
continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical,
performance, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they
are launched. Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on
Twitter and LinkedIn.
Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the
symbol "ACB" and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite
Index.
SOURCE Cannabis Amnesty