The Best Western Barclay Convention centre was packed with Indigenous leaders and foresters who were there to share ideas, resources, and successes as they move forward in a new era of sustainable, First Nations-led forestry practices in their territories. The First Annual Indigenous Forestry Conference brought together First Nations leaders, policy makers and industry experts to allow an opportunity to  network, strategize and gain insights into traditional Indigenous knowledge… As more First Nations break new ground as they enter the forestry industry, they discover there are challenges along the way. The Indigenous Forestry Conference gives them a space to share information, strategies and solutions that can empower them as they move toward sustainable forestry practices in their respective territories.