Join us for a conversation with Jeff McCallum from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, a member of Flying Dust First Nation, and a proud part of the Indigenous Resource Network. Jeff is a forestry professional and the Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Meadow Lake Tribal Council Industrial Investments.
In this episode, Jeff explains what Indigenous-owned forestry looks like in practice—from community outreach and workforce development to supporting employees as whole people. We talk about why transparency and long-term planning matter in resource development, how Indigenous values shape sustainable forestry, and how youth tours and community connections help build interest in careers close to home.
Jeff also discusses responsible forest management, learning from past industry practices, and why reconciliation in forestry means balancing economic development with protecting the land for future generations