Growing Futures: Skwlax Guardians Silviculture Training

Project Title: Growing Futures: Skwlax Guardians Silviculture Training

Recipient: Skwlāx te Secwepemcúle̓cw

Region: Thompson-Okanagan Region

Theme(s): “Training Tomorrow’s Forest Innovators”

Awarded Amount: $46,851

Project period: 2025

Description: The “Growing Our Future” program intends to support the forest rehabilitation of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúle̓ cw First Nation after facing devastating wildfires in the summer of 2023. This program will be a six-week training program on silviculture practices for the Skwlāx community members and Guardians. The training program will focus on collaboration between Indigenous and silviculture practices. Participants will gain practical experience, industry certification, and increased employment opportunities in forestry while supporting environmental stewardship.