INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

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Meet & Connect with SFI’s Indigenous Relations team

Ken works to expand SFI certification among Indigenous communities and businesses. He provides supports to Indigenous communities, businesses, and partnerships that enable them to successfully certify their forests and forest operations to the SFI Standards—and ultimately advance their unique self-determined forest-related priorities.

Jeffrey works on the SFI Climate Smart Forestry Initiative, supporting Indigenous-led projects funded through an Environment and Climate Change Canada grant. SFI also relies on his expertise to develop Indigenous relations resources and training programs.

Elaina focuses on expanding Indigenous and youth participation in our programs and on collaborating with internal teams to integrate Indigenous perspectives and Traditional Knowledge across all of SFI’s work. She also contributes to storytelling initiatives that highlight innovative Indigenous engagement with SFI.

Mira elevates the impact that SFI and PLT Canada programs have on people, communities, and forests. She promotes forest-focused collaborations with communications that help young adults and employers learn about PLT Canada’s work and understand its value in supporting a diverse and resilient Green Jobs workforce.

Kelvin creates social media communications, graphic design and video assets, and supports Indigenous relations communications. Kelvin is Cree, born in Winnipeg, with familial roots in Opaskwayak Cree Nation. As a recent graduate of the University of Calgary, he brings a sense of mission and passion for sustainability.

Working together is critical to ensuring the sustainability of our planet. Whether you are interested in certifying your forestlands, collaborating with SFI towards conservation or community grant projects, or furthering green careers, education or training programs in your community, SFI offers programs and services designed to advance communities’ forest-focused interests in ways that work best for them.

RESOURCES

Forest Certification for Indigenous Communities and Businesses

Indigenous Rights and Relationship Building in Canada

A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals

SFI Indigenous Relations Commitment

Indigenous Rights and Relationship Building Courses

SFI Certification for First Nations Businesses, Organizations, & Communities in British Columbia