First Nations release video series on the benefits of forestry

Prince George Daily News
August 27, 2024
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West

According to Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR), a joint venture of Tŝideldel First Nation and Tl’etinqox Government, forestry is a critical, yet somewhat misunderstood, sector in British Columbia. …A new five-part video series filmed and produced by CCR hopes to help change that. …The five videos will highlight various benefits of forestry, from economic and environmental benefits to social benefits for the two First Nations involved in CCR, as well as for other neighbouring communities. …The first video is titled: The Social Focus of Forestry. The video brings viewers out on to the traditional territory of the First Nations to share how forestry has brought about social benefits to the nations and communities. …Chief Otis Guichon Sr. of Tŝideldel First Nation shares how forestry has helped his band members find meaningful employment which has had positive impacts.

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