October was a full and meaningful month for the Forestry Council team. …The recent U.S. tariff announcements remind us that the challenges we face reach beyond any one government, sector, or Nation. These forces affect every worker, business, and community. …This month, we co-hosted the Provincial First Nations Forestry Forum with the Ministry of Forests and the Coastal Currents Fibre Forum with the Value-Added Accelerators. …As the only provincial First Nations Forestry Council in Canada, our team also contributes to national conversations. We attended the National Aboriginal Forestry Association AGM in the Yukon and connected with industry leaders and federal representatives at the Forest Products Association of Canada Policy Conference in Ottawa. …With deep respect, I want to honour the passing of találsamkin t siyám, Chief Bill Williams, who retired in September 2023 after more than 15 years of service on our Board.