In this month’s newsletter features these headlines and more:
- Letter from the CEO – The 2025 BC First Nations Forestry Conference took place last week. The theme, “Everything is Connected,” came to life in powerful and meaningful ways throughout our time together.
- First Nations Forestry Awards of Excellence – Collaboration Award – Simpcw First Nation; Change Maker Award – ISKUM Investments; Revitalization Award – Kwiakah First Nation; and Innovation Award – Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.
- First Nations Tenure Toolkit & Coalition Development – The priorities and key themes identified during caucus day discussions—including the potential formation of a First Nations Tenure Coalition—are being carefully reviewed and compiled to help guide our policy work for the upcoming year.
- The Value-Added breakout session – highlighted the transformative potential of Indigenous-led innovation in British Columbia’s forest sector.
- 2025 Youth Conference – Over 50 Exhibitors provided hands-on demonstrations of forestry sector activities for the 107 youth to try out.
- Program Partner of the Year – Mosaic Forest Management