Vancouver, BC  — Indigenous Economic Pathways (IEP) and PEFC Canada are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing Indigenous-led group forest management certification in Canada. This partnership supports First Nations leadership in forestry by co-developing certification pathways that reflect Indigenous stewardship, governance, and values, while strengthening access to markets, capacity, and long-term economic opportunity. The collaboration represents a practical step forward in advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation within Canada’s forest sector. Through this MOU, IEP and PEFC Canada will work together to support Indigenous Nations and organizations interested in forest certification models that are locally appropriate, scalable, and aligned with Indigenous priorities, while remaining nationally and internationally recognized.