LAKE BABINE NATION – Construction crews have started work on the new Lake Babine Nation Forestry Campus. Community leaders say this project is an important step for local education and sustainable forestry. The groundbreaking happened on July 6, 2026. Construction is expected to finish by March 31, 2027. The campus will be named Nadut’en Dij’akh Wighidlee Beyikh, which means “The House Where Nadut’en Takes Care of its Forestry.” …Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam says the centre will help young people learn about forestry and other areas. Elders will share their knowledge along with the instructors. …Monty Palmantier, who manages capacity development at Lake Babine Nation Forestry Services LP, said said the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology has been their main partner for accredited programs. He also said the campus will join a provincial network of over 40 First Nation education institutes through the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association.