Mosaic Forest Management And We Wai Kai First Nation Reach Historic Agreement

Mosaic Forest Management has reached a two-year agreement with We Wai Kai First Nation for collaborative planning and timber harvesting services within We Wai Kai territory on Quadra Island and in the Jackson Bay region on BC’s mainland coast.

“The timber harvesting services agreement with We Wai Kai is a successful example of Mosaic Forest Management’s efforts to foster Indigenous participation in the forest economy,” said Rob Gough, Mosaic Forest Management’s President and CEO.

“We recognize that sharing local knowledge through this agreement is a critical part of sustainable forest management.”

The landmark agreement builds on the partnership established in 2022.

Harvesting services for the agreement will be supported by Way Key LP, a collaboration between We Wai Kai and the ROGA Group of Companies to provide timber harvesting services to the mid-Vancouver Island region. The company is wholly First Nation-owned and provides meaningful employment to fourteen We Wai Kai band members.

We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite says the agreement contributes to the Nation’s vision of leading and supporting sustainable forest management in its territory.

He calls it an important step in what they hope will be a lasting and comprehensive relationship.

Mosaic says it committed to recognizing and respecting the rights of Indigenous People.

For details, visit Mosaic Forest Management.