Board to audit First Nations Woodland Licence
Press Release August 2, 2022 VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit the forest planning and practices of Lake Babine Nation Forestry Ltd. on First Nations Woodland Licence (FNWL)…
Manitoba Government Signing MOUs for Forestry Revenue Sharing Agreements With Mosakahiken Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Press Release August 2, 2022 Through a collaborative effort, the Manitoba government is signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mosakahiken Cree Nation (MCN) and finalizing another MOU with Opaskwayak…
Métis Nation of Alberta Announces Construction Phase of 4.86MW Solar Generation Project to be Established at Métis Crossing, Smoky Lake
Press Release Aug 02, 2022 The Métis Crossing Solar Project will more than offset the electricity used for all Métis Nation of Alberta operations. Smoky Lake, AB – August 2,…
Canada Invests in Smoky Lake County Métis Crossing Solar Project
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada August 2, 2022 Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence…
BC Government: Report received on successorship, transfer of timber harvesting rights
Press Release July 28, 2022 VICTORIA – Government has received a report on successorship when timber harvesting rights are transferred. The Province will also engage with First Nations rights and title…
Chips happening on northern Vancouver Island
Press Release July 26, 2022 PORT MCNEILL – A northern Vancouver Island entity that turns waste wood into wood chips for the pulp and paper industry is getting a boost…
Provincial funding gives new life to dead wood
Press Release July 25, 2022 FORT ST. JAMES – A company that transforms trees damaged by mountain pine beetles and other elements into value-added engineered wood products is expanding, thanks to a…
Hupacasasth First Nation tapping trees for sticky gold
Press Release July 18, 2022 PORT ALBERNI – Using an innovative approach, the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni is benefiting from nearly $112,000 in funding from the B.C. government…
New agreement marks largest First Nation Woodland Licence to date
Press Release July 14, 2022 PRINCE GEORGE – The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation will see greater forest stewardship benefits and exclusive harvesting rights to timber resources on the Nation’s territories…
AFPA Welcomes Tolko Industries Ltd. to the Association
Press Release July 12, 2022 – Today, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that Tolko Industries Ltd. has officially joined the Association. Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a…
