Network believes future lies in increased Indigenous-led forestry management The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is pleased the Ḵwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa'mis First Nation – along with its economic development company T'Se'kame' Forestry Limited Partnership – has successfully acquired a forest licence from Interfor. The forest licence grants T'Se'kame' a volume-based licence for...

tmixʷ: A Holistic Commitment to Our Forests: A Third Documentary Highlighting Indigenous Forestry Workers Indigenous Resource Network releases new ground-breaking documentary on Indigenous-led forestry practices The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is celebrating the release of its third landmark documentary highlighting the story of Ntityix Resources LP in Westbank, BC, as...

IRN concerned about impacts of U.S. tariffs on Indigenous resource workers and businesses Network believes trade issues have created an opening for Indigenous communities and the government to advance major projects March 6th, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB – The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is concerned about the...

IRN Provides Feedback to New B.C. Minerals Claims Consultation Framework; Government must balance Indigenous Consultation with Need for Predictable Rules and Timelines

Network extends invitation to premier and minister to meet January 23rd, 2025- IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB – The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is cautioning British Columbia Premier David Eby and BC Forests Minister Ravi Parmar to consider how forest policy changes could potentially harm Indigenous forestry workers and operators as...

Regulations hurt Indigenous workers and Indigenous LNG growth January 8th, 2025  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB – Today, the Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) submitted an online response to the federal government’s draft emissions cap regulations. The Network did this through participating in the government’s 60-day online consultation period that ended...