After 16 years of weekly 420 circles at the University of Victoria campus security are still making appearances trying to stop the UVSS Hempology 101 club from protesting. However, the club has held firm, despite the my arrest for trafficking in 2000 and smoking bylaws that came into effect in 2011. Last week, though, the […]
Activism
A Convict and a Gentleman: Marc Emery Beyond Prison
(Ted, Gayle, Marc and Jodie cuddle up for a photo) By Ted Smith After over 4 years in jail one would suspect the first thing Marc Emery would do is run away and hide for a romantic weekend with his beautiful wife, Jodie. Instead, he actually went out of his way to pay a special […]
7 Ridiculously Easy Things You Can Do For The Movement
By Calli Walton I used to manage a small headshop in downtown Medicine Hat, AB and we always had at least one petition available for people to sign, topically dependant on the current events within the movement. My first few weeks there, I got tired of staring at the sparse signatures on mostly-blank sheets of […]
19 Years Of Hempology 101
By Ted Smith On Weds Sept 3, 2014, the International Hempology 101 Society will be celebrating 19 years of activism in Victoria with the first 420 of the school year at the University of Victoria and its annual march from City Hall to the Legislature. With each year our list of accomplishments grows, as the […]
Cookie Power: How Baking Cookies Has Changed The Law
By Ted Smith Last week the BC Court of Appeal struck down the federal regulations restricting patients to using dried marijuana in a case regarding Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club ex-baker Owen Smith. Patients now have the legal right to possess and make cannabis derivatives in Canada, providing access to life-saving medicines while opening up huge […]
Welcome Home Marc!
He is finally back in Canada. After serving a 5 year sentence for selling seeds, Marc Emery has been released and just spent his first night back on Canadian soil. His wife Jodie is obviously thrilled, as their future looks pretty green. No one can predict how much fame and fortune Marc will acquire now. […]
Do you have the ‘Time 4 Hemp’ ?
By Al Graham photo of Al Graham (www.pace-online.ca – the People Advocating Cannabis Education Radio Show) Time4Hemp OK people it’s time to pack a bowl with your favourite herb. Now light it up as we’re going to learn more about ‘Time 4 Hemp’. Time 4 Hemp is a 24/7 pro-cannabis broadcast network that features the […]
Cannabis Activism Is Changing the World
(Hempology 101 Monthly Meeting) A New Dawn Arises, Cannabis Activism Is Changing the World Working with a group of people to help legalize cannabis is one of the most rewarding, fun and fulfilling ways to contribute to your community. As cannabis becomes more accepted, it is easier, safer and more exciting than ever to become […]
Ancient History: Old Edition of Hempology 101 Textbook On-line
Though the 4th edition of the Hempology 101 textbook has not yet been made available on-line, the 3rd edition has been on-line for years. It is out-dated, as it was written at the turn of the century, but for the most part it is still worth the read. However, when writing the last chapter on […]
From The Archives: Letter to Police Chief Sets Tone for VCBC
By Ted Smith Founder, Victoria’s Hempology 101 Society March 19, 1997 Dear Doug Richardson Your quick response to my letter is much appreciated and I apologize for replying so slowly, but such things require the utmost patience and careful attention. I welcome the opportunity to further explain my activities as president of Victoria’s Hempology 101 […]










