Indigenous Voices

Amy Rose – Saulteaux-Ojibway, Cote First Nation

Amy helps Canfor build positive relationships with Indigenous communities. Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp, and paper. Its operations overlap significantly with traditional Indigenous territories. As an SFI-certified company, Canfor recognizes and respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples within its sustainable forest management practices.

Canfor is an SFI-certified organization and a PLT Canada Green Jobs employer.

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Amy’s story is included in A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals.

AMY’S LOVE OF NATURE COMES FROM…

“My family is from the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. It’s about 270 kilometres northeast of Regina. My mother and father inspired me to love the outdoors. We were always active: camping, hiking, and exploring. My mother also helped show me how we are tied to nature. We would forage for medicinal herbs together. My mother taught me that all things in nature have the power to heal you.”

AMY CHOSE A CAREER IN INDIGENOUS RELATIONS BECAUSE…

“Working for a renewable natural resource company aligns with my Indigenous values. I’m passionate about working with Indigenous communities. I want to help increase their role in the forest economy.”

TO AMY, BEING INDIGENOUS IN A GREEN JOB  MEANS…

“Indigenous Peoples have always had rights and title to the land. It’s important to acknowledge that, as many forestry operations are in the same remote places as Indigenous communities. There is a huge opportunity for industry and Indigenous communities to work together. We can enhance our relationships. But there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to working with Indigenous Peoples. They all have different needs. We need to understand those needs and inspire Indigenous people to join our sector. Spending time in communities is key.” 

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