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Statement from C̕awak ʔqin Forestry regarding the RCMP’s injunction enforcement in the Walbran
November 25, 2025 - Port Alberni, B.C - We understand that the RCMP has moved forward with enforcing the interim injunction ordered by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in favour of C̕awak ʔqin Forestry and has removed the blockaders from interfering with and...
Statement from C̕awak ʔqin Forestry regarding the court’s decision to grant an injunction application in the Walbran
Today, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted Tsawak-qin Forestry Limited Partnership’s (C̕awak ʔqin Forestry) application for an interim injunction that prohibits anyone from interfering with, or blocking access to, the permitted harvest area and any road...
Statement from C̕awak ʔqin Forestry regarding Blockaders in the Walbran Valley
Tsawak-qin Forestry Limited Partnership (C̕awak ʔqin Forestry) recognizes that the Walbran Valley is a place of high ecological and cultural significance. Our approach reflects this understanding and follows the Pacheedaht First Nation and the Province of British...
Ha-Shilth-Sa – Nearly $9 million invested for guardian program training to protect territories
Vancouver Island, BC - Harry Brossault of Huu-ay-aht First Nation, a Wit Wak guardian for C̕awak ʔqin Forestry, features in this article about a new Guardian training investment recently announced by the Province. “The benefits of the funding, it's also not going to...
2023 Company Update
Click on the image above to read our first company newsletter! Learn all about C̕awak ʔqin Forestry's Stewardship Commitments & Initiatives; Community, Collaboration & Partnerships; and Employment, Training & Safety.
Bamfield Main Road Surfacing Project Announces Detour in Effect starting August 8
The Bamfield Main Road Surfacing Project has begun construction on the road between Port Alberni and Bamfield. Starting on August 8th the road will have a detour route in place that is anticipated to continue until August 26th. See the image above for the detour...
C̕awak ʔqin Forestry Celebrates Commitment to a New Way of Working Together in Forestry
Port Alberni, B.C. – August 2, 2022 – The path forward for C̕awak ʔqin Forestry is now set, with the unveiling today of a new logo and brand that symbolizes the shared vision and values between Huu-ay-aht First Nations (Huu-ay-aht) and Western Forest Products Inc....
Statement on Enforcement Operation on Illegal Camp in Ditidaht Traditional Territory
Nitinaht, Traditional Ditidaht First Nation Territory, B.C. – June 30, 2022 - Yesterday, the RCMP, through the Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG) and Division Liaison Team (DLT), moved in to dismantle an illegal camp built across a main logging road on Ditidaht...
[UPDATED WITH VIDEO] Protesters Ordered to Remove Illegal Camp and Respect Indigenous Sovereignty and Provincial Authorizations
June 23, 2022 - Indigenous leaders from the Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht and Pacheedaht First Nations met with protesters today to give final notice to immediately dismantle an illegal camp built across a main logging road on Ditidaht Traditional Territory in Tree Farm...
C̕awak ʔqin Forestry Enhances Protection of Tall Trees in TFL 44
Port Alberni, B.C. – April 14, 2022 – Effective today, C̕awak ʔqin Forestry is re-confirming its commitment to Indigenous stewardship by expanding its industry-leading protection of tall trees, and the forests around them, in Tree Farm Licence 44 (TFL 44). Trees...
