Members from the BC First Nations Forestry Council (BCFNFC) delegation to Tokyo affirmed the essential role of First Nations in shaping not only the future of forestry in British Columbia but also on a global scale.
North Island First Nations and Western Forest Products Historic Agreement
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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 and business opportunities. “TimberWest believes strongly in collaborative approaches with our neighbours,” says Jeff Zweig, president and CEO of TimberWest. “The…
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 in the dimensional lumber mill and co-generation plant, according to a report in Northern Ontario…