Dec 03 2024 27 mins
In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzik sits down with John Desjarlais, Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network, to explore the vital role of Indigenous leadership in the forestry sector. They discuss economic reconciliation, the competitive advantage of Indigenous partnerships, and how shared values between Indigenous communities and industry are shaping a sustainable future.
The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942. Alberta's forest industry supports over 31,500 jobs and generates $5.8 billion in provincial GDP.
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