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Demand for Ceremonial Tobacco Soars Amid Organic Gardening Trend

4/16/2026

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Story summary

Julietta Sorensen Kass, a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, grew Nicotiana Rustica tobacco in her northwest Calgary yard.
Kass shared her surplus on social media and received gifts such as cedar and sage.
Debra Roulette, who typically uses store-bought tobacco, sought a pure alternative for her prayers.
Tobacco Seeds Canada reports a doubling in demand for ceremonial tobacco, attributed to rising interest in organic gardening and local sourcing challenges.

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Story summary

Julietta Sorensen Kass, a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, grew Nicotiana Rustica tobacco in her northwest Calgary yard.
Kass shared her surplus on social media and received gifts such as cedar and sage.
Debra Roulette, who typically uses store-bought tobacco, sought a pure alternative for her prayers.
Tobacco Seeds Canada reports a doubling in demand for ceremonial tobacco, attributed to rising interest in organic gardening and local sourcing challenges.