Squamish Nation Demands Immediate Moratorium of Old-Growth Logging in its Territory
Press Release On June 10, the Squamish Nation formally gave notice to the Province of B.C. to defer old-growth logging for two years in the Nation’s 690,000 hectares while the…
Old growth harvesting deferred in Fairy Creek, Walbran areas
Press Release VICTORIA – The Province is honouring the request of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht First Nations and deferring old-growth harvesting in the Fairy Creek watershed and central Walbran…
“Modernizing Forest Policy in BC” Presents a Window of Opportunity
Press Release June 2, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – The BC First Nations Forestry Council (the “the Forestry Council”) acknowledges the release of the Province of British Columbia’s Intentions Paper, “Modernizing…
Minister O’Regan responds to the NCC letter to the Prime Minister regarding the lack of support for Canada’s natural resource industry in 2021 budget
Press Release Mr. Dale Swampy President National Coalition of Chiefs daleswampy@coalitionofchiefs.ca Dear Mr. Swampy: The Prime Minister’s Office has forwarded to me a copy of your correspondence of May 3,…
BC Government: New vision for sustainable forest policy puts people, communities first
Press Release VICTORIA – The B.C. government has set out its vision for a forestry sector that is more diverse, competitive, focused on sustainability and puts people and communities first. “Forests…
BC First Nations Forestry Council: National Indigenous History Month 2021
Press Release June 1, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – To honor National Indigenous History Month, the BC First Nations Forestry Council is launching an awareness campaign to bring into focus the…
B.C. partners with Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation
Press Release May 25, 2021 VICTORIA – A historic agreement is bringing new funding to the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (KHFN). The Hith’alis Agreement, a partnership between the B.C. government,…
Strengthening the role of First Nations in B.C.’s forest economy
Press Release May 21, 2021 PRINCE GEORGE – The B.C. government is taking action to make sure more people benefit from timber harvesting in the Prince George Timber Supply Area…
Canada Investing $10 million to Create Jobs for New Energy Advisors
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada May 17, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario …
Investing in Indigenous-Led Forest Economy on Vancouver Island
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada May 13, 2021 Campbell River, British Columbia …
