Domtar’s Brenda Martin speaks with JP Gladu, an Indigenous economic development leader and member of Domtar’s External Sustainability Advisory Committee. Their conversation focuses on the importance of strong, respectful partnerships between forestry companies and Indigenous communities. Gladu shares how his upbringing and decades of experience shaped his commitment to collaboration and mutual opportunity. He highlights a landmark example at Lake Nipigon, where First Nations gained full forest management control and built a productive relationship with Domtar, evolving into shared problem-solving and market access. Gladu emphasizes that the future of Indigenous partnerships in forestry requires investing in Indigenous-owned business infrastructure—not just jobs—to build local capacity and strengthen the industry. He advises companies to truly understand community needs by spending time listening and learning, rather than making assumptions. His insights extend beyond forestry, applying to broader economic reconciliation and sustainable partnerships.