The Ministry of Forests and Range First Nations business area provides leadership, advice and guidance with respect to the First Nation consultation process and aboriginal interests, cultural heritage resource management, and treaty and accommodation agreement negotiations as well as a wide variety of other responsibilities. As well, this business area is involved in delivering aspects of the Forestry Revitalization Plan regarding increasing First Nations participation in the forest sector.

This business area supports the Ministry’s objectives to increase First Nations’ opportunities for participation in the forest sector; to create stability on the land base; and to develop forestry operations that respect First Nation aboriginal interests on the land base. To assist in meeting this objective, the business area provides support and direction regarding the negotiation of Forest and Range Agreements/Opportunities (FRA/FRO) that provides First Nations with access to tenure opportunities and revenue.

Training for First Nations in forestry is offered through a number of learning organizations. Visit our Other Learning Resources page for links to these training providers.

The Ministry also provides learning opportunities for government and industry staff on their roles and responsibilities with First Nations.

To find learning resources for First Nations: click on Learning Store and look under Topic, or browse by keyword.