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More than 60 projects will reduce wildfire risk, support forestry in B.C.
April 24, 2025 VICTORIA – Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and energy producers. “The projects I am announcing today will remove almost 11,000 truckloads of […]
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tmixʷ: A Holistic Commitment to Our Forests: A Third Documentary Highlighting Indigenous Forestry Workers
April 09, 2025 The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is celebrating the release of its third landmark documentary highlighting the story of Ntityix Resources LP in Westbank, BC, as they uphold their Seven Generations Plan— balancing sustainability, cultural tradition, and innovation in Indigenous-led forestry. The Network has called the compelling new short documentary tmixʷ: A Holistic […]
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Métis Input on NRCan’s Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations
April 1, 2025 As part of its 2024-2026 Forward Regulatory Plan, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recently sought input from Indigenous groups, including the BC Métis Federation (BCMF), regarding proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMAR). The IMAR are a feature of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) that would enable the federal government to enter […]
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Draft management plan for North Cowichan’s forest reserve not expected until 2026 – Chemainus Valley Courier
Municipality working with First Nations on plan A draft co-management framework and plan to manage North Cowichan’s 5,000-hectare municipal forest reserve likely won’t be presented until sometime in 2026. The municipality and the Quw’utsun Nation (which consists of Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, and Stz’uminus First Nation) agreed in April, […]
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Canada Announces Support for British Columbia’s Forest Sector
From: Natural Resources Canada March 19, 2025 Canada’s forest sector is an important contributor to our national economy. Since 2017, Canada’s softwood lumber exports have been subject to unfair and unwarranted U.S. duties, and they now face the threat of additional unjustified trade barriers. It is now more important than ever to support Canadian businesses […]
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Forest Practices Board calls for stronger protections for cultural heritage sites
March 18, 2025 FORT ST. JOHN – The Forest Practices Board has released its findings following a complaint from the Halfway River First Nation regarding grazing impacts on culturally significant sites and concerns about government enforcement to protect the Nation’s drinking water. In 2023, the Nation raised concerns about livestock damaging mineral licks and displacing […]
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More than 70 projects will strengthen wildfire prevention, support forestry
Feb. 28, 2025 VICTORIA – Workers and communities throughout B.C. are benefiting from Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fibre supply, keeping local mills and energy plants running in the face of U.S. tariff threats and unjustified softwood lumber duties. With $28 million from the Province, FESBC […]
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Creating a Self-Sustaining Economy for Today and the Future
February 24, 2025 Recently there has been discussion about upcoming forest harvesting plans on Tree Farm Licence 47 on Quadra Island. This area is within the unceded and core territory of the We Wai Kai Nation, who approves all forest management activities on the TFL. The Nation and Mosaic Forest Management have worked closely to develop […]
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Government of Canada Celebrates Launch of the $5-Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
From: Natural Resources Canada February 21, 2025 Indigenous Peoples, communities and businesses are building a more sustainable and resilient natural resource sector in Canada. The Government of Canada is supporting Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, helping to eliminate historic barriers and open doors for Indigenous groups to share in the economic benefits of […]
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Media advisory – Canada to Announce Support for Indigenous Natural Resource Projects
From: Natural Resources Canada VANCOUVER — The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement regarding support for Indigenous natural resource projects. Media availability will follow. Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. PT All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate […]
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