Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada

The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) aims to advance reconciliation by supporting Indigenous-identified priorities to accelerate First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups’ awareness, influence, inclusion and leadership in the forest sector. The IFI provides funding for Indigenous-led projects in the forest sector for activities such as: 1) Gathering, developing, using and protecting Indigenous Knowledge and science 2) Indigenous leadership and participation in forest stewardship 3) The identification, consideration and pursuit of economic development opportunities