A B.C.-based lumber company is forging ahead with forestry projects with a focus on Indigenous partnership.

The Gorman Group operates mills across the province, including in Canoe, Revelstoke, Lumby and West Kelowna, and has always fostered a relationship with each region91裸聊视频檚 local Indigenous bands, said communication coordinator Nicole Arkle.

After the devastation of the Bush Creek East wildfire, the company is strengthening its work with Skwl膩x te Secwepemc煤lecw, working on rebuilding projects and prioritizing environmental needs.

While further information on specific projects will be released in coming days, Arkle said the company is passionate about doing the most it can to support decolonization efforts and highlighting the 91裸聊视频渕any incredible things91裸聊视频� the band and other Indigenous groups are always working on.

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Both Arkle and Tomma said the open communication and transparency from both sides is resulting in increased trust and plans for many future projects.

The first step involves the Gorman Group sponsoring helicopter tours for Skwl膩x te Secwepemc煤l虛ecw members to fly over burned areas to see firsthand the damage and begin to cultivate ideas for what needs to be done.

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