Tue, November 18, 2014 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM FOREST SCIENCES CENTRE. The Faculty of Forestry will host the Aboriginal Forest Products Business Leadership Award ceremony on November 18. This national award is offered by Forest Products of Canada Association (FPAC) and Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to recognize a leading Aboriginal forest products business that best exemplifies leadership, exceptional environmental and safety performance, and the delivery of high-quality products and services, as well as strong long-term commitment to the Aboriginal community and employment.
When: 4:00pm to 5:15pm FPAC and CCAB Reception and Award
Where: Forest Science Centre Atrium
A discussion panel on the Tsilhqot’in decision will follow immediately after.
The panel will give a background on the June 2014 SCC Tsilhqot'in decision and how it affects the landscape in British Columbia and Canada.
When: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Forest Science Centre Room 1005
Panelists:
Angeline Nyce, LLB RPF, Principal, A. Nyce Law Corporation
Tim Ryan, RPF, Chair, Forest Practices Board
Tim Sheldan, RFT, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Doug White III, LLB, Interim Director of Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation, Vancouver Island University
Chief Roger William, Tsilhqot'in Nation
RSVP required for this free event, see website for on-line registration. Deadline: November 12, 2014