One of the topics of conversation this year at the Natural Resources Forum was the development and expansion of First Nations-led industry in the province, particularly businesses in the natural resources industry. …Many First Nations also hold extensive woodland licences, including Huu-ay-aht, Wei Wai Kum, Hupacasath, Tseshaht, Canim Lake, Lheidli T’enneh, Lake Babine, Nee Tahi Buhn and K’ómoks/Qualicum. Closer to home in Prince George, Tano T’enneh Enterprises works as the business and economic arm of the Lheidli T’enneh and holds the largest First Nations Woodland Licence in BC, with exclusive timber harvesting rights to more than 217,000 hectares. …“Skills training is obviously one of the huge things,” said Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Spencer Chandra Herbert. “So we’re in the final stages of developing our equity financing program for First Nations. We also know the federal government is moving into this field as well.”