Amy Oester

Grace Currie

Two Indigenous students from the Quesnel region were honoured for their interest in forest sector’s careers and strong commitment to their communities. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced in a press release that both Amy Oester of Nazko First Nation and Grace Currie of the Métis Nation of British Columbia are this year’s recipients of the Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth. …Both Oester and Currie began their career in the forestry industry with West Fraser. Currently, Oester is a silviculture coordinator and through her work, she is bridging forestry and Indigenous knowledge, focusing on enhancing cultural inclusion and community connection. …Currie is a third-generation forestry worker and deeply committed to reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion in the industry.