A major milestone for the Pikangikum First Nation.The first nation has become the forst far north reserve to receive a Sustainable Forest Licence.
The Licence is for the Whitefeather Forest, 90 Kilometers North of Red Lake, and will require the Whitefeather Forest Cummunity Resource Management Authority to implement a Forest Management Plan.
Chief Dean Owen says he is thankful to the Elders, the Whitefeather Forest Initiative Team, the MNR staff who helped the community reach this milestone.
Owen added he is excited for the economic opportunities the licence will create for the people in the community
