by Working Forest | Apr 16, 2024 | Native Nations, News
Forestry has always been closely tied to the land and the Indigenous peoples who have cared for it for generations. Fortunately, the forestry sector is now undergoing a significant shift towards including First Nations and Indigenous people in the important dialog...
by Working Forest | Apr 14, 2024 | Native Nations, News
A Symbolic Venue The Kwanwatsi Big House at the We Wai Kum First Nation in Campbell River served as the perfect location for the formal signing of a groundbreaking agreement between North Island First Nations and Western Forest Products. Chief Chris Roberts of We Wai...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2023 | Articles, News
Logging of old growth forests in British Columbia has seen a dramatic decrease in recent years. The Province is now prioritizing the preservation of these forests. This shift in logging is a positive step towards protecting B.C.’s important forests and creating...
by Working Forest | Dec 13, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Pacheedaht First Nation and TimberWest Forest Corp. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a long-term collaborative commitment in support of First Nation culture, environmental stewardship and restoration projects, and forestry education, mentorship...
by Working Forest | Nov 30, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Hornepayne Lumber and Hornepayne Power are receiving a $4 million equity investment from an alliance of three First Nation communities in northeastern Ontario. The investment group, Northeast Superior First Nation Investment LP, is taking a 30 per cent ownership stake...
