Forging sustainable and equitable paths together
Fostering respectful partnerships with Indigenous Communities is crucial for an equitable, sustainable future. Together we are addressing our common need to transition to a low carbon future while preserving Indigenous values.
We respectfully acknowledge that our operations extend across the traditional and unceded territories of several Indigenous communities. Our flagship facility operates on the unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, while our work also reaches the territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the Vancouver area. We honour their enduring connection to these lands and waters.
Building a sustainable future is not something we can do alone. When Indigenous communities lead and partners work alongside them, shared visions become powerful realities.
Working closely with the Lheidli T’enneh Nation has shown us that working with Indigenous communities with a shared vision achieves better outcomes. Together, we’re not just developing innovative technology; we’re fostering a shared vision of environmental stewardship. This partnership goes beyond business— the Lheidli T’enneh have given us a model for how industry and Indigenous Nations can work together to create lasting, positive change for our planet and future generations.
Chuntoh Ghuna: “the forest lives”
We’re honored by the Lheidli T’enneh Nation’s generosity in fostering this partnership. Together, we’ve aligned our project with shared environmental and cultural values, working to reduce global emissions. Our Prince George facility’s name, “Chuntoh Ghuna” or “the forest lives,” bestowed by Lheidli T’enneh elders, symbolizes this unity in sustainable progress.
“Having a plant name in Lheidli T’enneh’s dialect, Dakelh, has great significance for our Nation members. It demonstrates an observance of our ancestral lands and culture and shows that it is possible for Indigenous communities and industry to work in harmony towards environmentally sound and mutually beneficial objectives. We are excited to be involved in a project that aligns with our environmental goals”
Dolleen Logan – Chief, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
Frameworks to guide industry’s work with Indigenous communities
CICE SAF Initiative
A collaboration between the Lheidli T’enneh Nation, Arbios, Canfor, and LTN Contracting, is exploring new frontiers in biofuel production.
Spearheaded by the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and funded by the Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), this initiative showcases the power of Indigenous-industry partnerships. This experienced team aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of transportation fuels, particularly in the aviation sector. This project not only advances clean energy technology but also demonstrates how Indigenous leadership can drive sustainable development and environmental progress.
Our innovative approach has the potential to turn forest residues, previously considered uneconomical to collect, into valuable commodities. This process not only creates new revenue streams but also offers a sustainable solution for forest waste management, complementing wildfire prevention efforts. By utilizing the world’s largest woody biomass hydrothermal liquefaction facility, we’re setting new standards in resource utilization and environmental stewardship.
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