Nazko First Nation is helping to shape the future of forestry in BC through its leadership in the development of an Alternate Harvesting Operator Training Program—an initiative focused on forest resiliency and long-term sustainability. In partnership with Three Rivers Community Forest (TRCF), the University of British Columbia, and Foresight Canada, Nazko is supporting a shift…
In late June, the Forestry Council’s storyteller Zac Whyte visited Secwépemc and Simpcw Nation Territories to capture an exciting joint partnership in action. The Adams Lake Indian Band, in collaboration with Gilbert Smith Forest Products (Barriere, BC) and Woodtone’s remanufacturing facility (Armstrong, BC), is launching a new on-reserve value-added manufacturing facility near the interior village…
We are closely monitoring the recent U.S. lumber tariffs and their potential impact on our forestry sector. Now, more than ever, we must stand together. We are committed to being in the right rooms, having crucial conversations, and ensuring First Nations can navigate these economic challenges. Our strength is in our unity and collective voice….