First Nations Forestry Program in Quebec

The First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) was launched in 1996. It took over from the Forest Management Program of Indian Lands (FMPIL) that was in place from 1985 to 1996. The FNFP is jointly financed and administrated by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs and the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada. This national program targets the economic development of Aboriginal forestry by favouring job creation and assisting the First Nations to manage forestry resources as well as to operate businesses in this area while respecting the principles of sustainable development.

Objectives

• Improve the ability of First Nations to operate forestry-based businesses;
• Increase cooperation between First Nations and develop partnerships with the forest industry;
• Study the feasibility of creating a forestry fund for First Nations forestry development;
• Improve the ability of First Nations to manage forests on reserves while respecting the principles of sustainable development.

Projects in Quebec

• Nearly 75 projects, each dealing with a different area, have been undertaken since the beginning of the program in 1996: development of business plans, negotiation of contracts with the forest industry, training for Aboriginal workers, forestry management, sugarbush development, etc.

Guide and forms

• For the aboriginal communities wishing to submit a new project in 2006-2007 (Deadline: February 20, 2006):
  • Eligibility Guide for Projects in Quebec in 2006-2007
    (PDF Document, 144 ko)
  • Form - Project Request 2006-2007
    (PDF Document, 120 ko)
• For the aboriginal communities that signed a contract for a project in 2005-2006:
  • Form - Project Final Report 2005-2006
    (PDF Document, 41 ko)
  • Form - Periodical progress report of project
    (PDF Document, 40 ko)

For more information

Alain Dubois, Program Coordinator
Phone: (418) 648-7134
Fax: (418) 648-2529

First Nations Forestry Program Web site (Ottawa)