Membership

Collectively

The Kootenay Collective is rooted in the understanding that our local community is stronger when we work together.

By sharing knowledge, improving standards, and building a shared reputation, the benefits are substantial and can be enjoyed by the community as a whole.

Become a Member

The Kootenay Collective is open to federally licensed cannabis producers located within the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

To qualify, members must also be recognized as a Certified Living Wage Employer in British Columbia, reflecting the collective’s commitment to economic integrity and quality of life in the Kootenays.

Application

Member Benefits

  • Members may apply the Kootenay Collective badge to products made from qualifying lots.

  • Members may participate in shared digital communication platforms that support ongoing collaboration, updates, and internal communication.

  • Members may be included in Kootenay Collective marketing initiatives and approved promotional efforts that support regional visibility and recognition.

  • Members may include qualifying products in the Kootenay Collective product catalog and related market-facing materials.

  • Members in good standing are encouraged to participate in the Society and vote on matters brought before the membership.

Members

  • Koots Canna

    Salmo BC

    Koots Canna is a cannabis company rooted in the Kootenays, shaped by a close connection to the region and the culture around it. It reflects a practical, quality-focused approach to cannabis, with an emphasis on consistency, character, and local credibility.

  • Sweetgrass

    Ymir BC

    Sweetgrass is a Kootenay-based micro cultivator and processor known for certified organic, living-soil cannabis grown with a strong focus on small-batch quality. Its positioning leans local, craft, and cultivation-first, with an emphasis on careful growing and properly cured flower.

  • Kootenay Cultivar

    Salmo BC

    Kootenay Cultivar is a small-batch, legacy-founded craft cannabis producer rooted in the Kootenays, with operations tied to Salmo, BC. The brand presents itself around craftsmanship, hand-finished flower, and a cultivation approach shaped by place, genetics, and careful post-harvest handling.

  • Rosebud Farms

    Rosebud Lake BC

    Rosebud Farms is a premium cannabis producer centered on regenerative cultivation and a lower-impact growing model. Its identity is built around living soil, natural systems, and the idea that sustainability and product quality should reinforce one another.

  • Kootenay Quantum

    Winlaw BC

    Kootenay Quantum is a licensed micro cultivator based in Winlaw, BC, focused on small-batch artisanal cannabis. Its positioning combines traditional farming sensibilities with modern cultivation methods, with an emphasis on precision, sustainability, and genetic quality.