Achieving reconciliation and revitalization of the forest sector in the Alberni Valley and across TFL 44.
Achieving reconciliation and revitalization of the forest sector in the Alberni Valley and across TFL 44.
ABOUT
C̕awak ʔqin Forestry
Tsawak-qin Forestry Limited Partnership (C̕awak ʔqin Forestry), formerly known as TFL 44 Limited Partnership, was formed in March 2019 under the laws of British Columbia and owns and operates a timberlands business on Tree Farm Licence 44 (TFL 44) on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
As of May 3, 2021, Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership (beneficially owned by Huu-ay-aht First Nations) owns a 35% equity interest in C̕awak ʔqin Forestry, with Western Forest Products Inc. holding an equity interest of 65%.
Our Initiatives
World-leading Sustainability and Stewardship
Indigenous-Led Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) for TFL 44
The IRMP process for forest and ecosystem management will use the latest data, science and technology to create a common vision and direction for government-to-government land and resource management decisions.
Low carbon, Hišuk ma c̕awak Manufacturing Initiative (HMI) to be climate positive by 2030
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between First Nations and industry to create a leading model for a climate positive future.
Protecting Big Trees
Any live tree greater or equal to 70 metres tall or meeting specific diameter by species will be retained and buffered.
Protecting Tall Trees
Trees within TFL 44 that are over 70 metres in height will be retained as part of C̕awak ʔqin Forestry’s retention standards.
Our Initiatives
World-leading Sustainability and Stewardship
Indigenous-Led Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) for TFL 44
The IRMP process for forest and ecosystem management will use the latest data, science and technology to create a common vision and direction for government-to-government land and resource management decisions.
Low carbon, Hišuk ma c̕awak Manufacturing Initiative (HMI) to be climate positive by 2030
Protecting Big Trees
Any live tree greater or equal to 70 metres tall or meeting specific diameter by species will be retained and buffered.
Protecting Tall Trees
Trees within TFL 44 that are over 70 metres in height will be retained as part of C̕awak ʔqin Forestry’s retention standards.
We plant more trees.
Over five million trees have been planted over the past five years across TFL 44 and Huu-ay-aht First Nations land tenures, which is more than the provincial standard requires.
Witwak Guardian Program
Our Witwak Guardians bring awareness to all invited land users on traditions and protocols one must adhere to while visiting or working in the TFL 44 tenure area.
THE PARTNERSHIP
History
Western Forest Products Inc. and Huu-ay-aht First Nations Build Foundation for Long-Term Relationship
Western Forest Products Inc. and Huu-ay-aht First Nations announce that they have completed a transaction for the sale and purchase of three properties, including Western’s dry land sort...
Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Western Forest Products Inc. Continue Along Shared Path to Reconciliation
Huu-ay-aht First Nations (“Huu-ay-aht”) and Western Forest Products Inc. (“Western”) today announced the signing of a Reconciliation Protocol Agreement. 
Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Western Forest Products Inc. Continue to Work Together Pursuant to the Reconciliation Protocol Agreement
Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Western Forest Products Inc. announce that they are working together to explore potential alternative ownership structures in Huu-ay-aht’s traditional territories pursuant to the Reconciliation Protocol Agreement. 
Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Sale of Ownership Interest in Port Alberni Forest Operation to Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Western Forest Products Inc. have reached an agreement whereby Huu-ay-aht will acquire a 7% interest from Western in a newly formed Limited Partnership for $7.2 million, subject to closing adjustments. Western Forest Products Inc. Completes Sale of Ownership Interest in Port Alberni Forest Operation to Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership
Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership, a limited partnership beneficially owned by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. announced today the completion of HVLP’s acquisition from Western of a 7% interest... Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Sale of Ownership Interests in TFL 44 LP and Alberni Pacific Division Sawmill to Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Western Forest Products Inc. and Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership, a limited partnership beneficially owned by Huu-ay-aht First Nations, have reached an agreement... 
Western Forest Products Inc. Completes Sale of an Incremental Ownership Interest in TFL 44 LP to Huumiis Ventures LP
Huumiis Ventures Limited Partnership, a limited partnership beneficially owned by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. announced today the completion of Huumiis' acquisition of... VIDEO
Introducing C̕awak ʔqin Forestry
TFL 44 Area
First Nations
C̕awak ʔqin Forestry is committed to respectful engagement with the area First Nations that have a portion of TFL 44 in their respective traditional territories. Through both business-to-nation and nation-to-nation relationships in accordance with traditional protocols, opportunities for increased participation of area First Nations through tenure ownership, employment and business opportunities are discussed.
Ahousaht First Nation
Cowichan Tribes
Ditidaht First Nation
Halalt First Nation
Hupacasath First Nation
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Lyackson First Nation
Pacheedaht First Nation
Penelakut Tribe
Stz’uminus First Nation
Tseshaht First Nation
Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation
Uchucklesaht Tribe
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation