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Tsleil-Waututh Nation gains new opportunity in forestry
November 12, 2004

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Forests Minister de Jong and Chief Maureen Thomas sign forestry agreement, while Leonard George acts as witness. The agreement provides the Tsleil-Waututh Nation with $965,000 in revenue sharing and access to 58,000 cubic metres of timber over five years in North Vancouver. 
Minister de Jong and Chief Thomas complete the signing with a handshake.
de Jong with Thomas, Leah George-Wilson, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Director of Treaty, Land and Development, and Elder Leonard George.