Module 3 . Partnership Examples and Case Studies
The Return
The value comes home
Learning from the experiences of other First Nations can support stronger decision making. This module highlights examples of First Nations led and First Nations partnered initiatives in forestry, manufacturing, and related sectors. These case studies demonstrate different approaches to ownership, collaboration, innovation, and community benefit. The examples are shared for learning purposes and can support discussion within communities.
Purpose: Supports investment and trade opportunities, including Indigenous economic development and the mass timber sector.
Supply Chain Resilience and BC Bioenergy Story
General Resource
Joint venture owned by Tŝideldel First Nation and Tl’etinqox Government
Video: First Nations-led Project Rehabilitates Wildfire-impacted Land – Wood Business
Workforce and Training
Example highlighting community led infrastructure and clean energy investment.
Workforce and Training
Value added manufacturer employing over 30 percent First Nations workforce and supporting education bursaries.
Workforce and Training
Forestry partnership between Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, K’ómoks First Nations and Western Forest Products.
Workforce and Training
