FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo 2026 Speaker Spotlight. Mary Jane Oatman
Indigenous leader and cannabis advocate joins Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo programming
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. January 2026.
The Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo announces Mary Jane Oatman as a featured speaker appearing at the 2026 event, taking place January 30 through February 1 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu.
Mary Jane Oatman is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a nationally respected Indigenous cannabis advocate, policy voice, and community educator. Her work centers Indigenous sovereignty, plant medicine traditions, and ethical cannabis reform rooted in lived experience.
At the Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo, Oatman will participate in panels focused on legacy cannabis culture, Indigenous leadership, and community centered reform. Her sessions address the intersection of traditional knowledge, modern policy, and responsible cannabis stewardship.
Oatman’s perspective brings critical context to conversations about legalization, access, and cultural preservation. Her work emphasizes respect for land, medicine, and community responsibility, values that align closely with Hawaiʻi’s own cultural framework.
The Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo highlights voices shaping the future of cannabis through education, policy, and culture. Indigenous leadership remains a vital part of the event’s programming.
Event details
Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo 2026
January 30 to February 1, 2026
Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Media contact
media@hawaiicannabisexpo.com