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BC labour leaders meet with Iskum Investments to discuss the future of coastal forestry
“We are all willing to work together to create the pathway for stability that the forest sector needs,” said Iskum Chair Emchayilk Robert Dennis Sr. “We share the same interest of secure, stable, well-paying jobs in the communities across the coast.”
Welcoming Nuchatlaht First Nation to the Iskum Consortium
We are delighted to announce Nuchatlaht First Nation as the newest member of the Iskum Consortium. Nuchatlaht is a small community located approximately three hours west of Campbell River in a remote portion of Vancouver Island. Nuchatlaht is a member of the...
Iskum Investments Op-Ed Featured in the Times Colonist
Iskum Investments was recently featured in an opinion editorial (op-ed) by Iskum’s Robert Dennis Sr. and Shannon Janzen. The piece explores the historical lack of investment in the coastal forestry sector, the vision for the future of this industry, and the central...
Iskum Investments Featured at the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference
On Friday April 26, 2024, members of the Iskum Investments leadership team presented their vision for economic and environmental reconciliation at IROC - the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference in Nanaimo. Our panel discussion was entitled 'Iskum...
Large Coastal First Nations Consortium Launches Iskum Investments
Partnership of over 20 Nations to support forest industry revitalization and advance other business investment opportunities. Southern B.C. Coast – April 2, 2024 - Iskum Investments (Iskum) is a Consortium of over 20 First Nations (the Consortium) from across...