Oliver, British Columbia
ABOUT NK’MIP FORESTRY
Nk’Mip Forestry LLP was formed in 2014 when the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) strategically decided to pull together their forest management efforts toward the rising need for sustainable economic development, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation within their community utilizing forestry.
From 2014–2022, Nk’Mip Forestry shared a strong and successful partnership with Vaagen Fibre Canada. Together, the two companies worked on several projects, from restoration plans to wildfire risk reduction projects and landscape resiliency work. The partnership helped Nk’Mip Forestry provide forestry-specific training for OIB members and improved the overall health of the forest.
Today, as a self-sustained forest management company, Nk’Mip Forestry is a major contributor to the local economy and is committed to applying Okanagan cultural and environmental values in all operations. Fully OIB-owned, the company ensures that licensed forestry areas are harvested sustainably using methods that will preserve the forest and all of its ecological attributes for future generations.
GOALS
01.
Cultivate Economic Empowerment:
Through Nk’Mip Forestry, the Osoyoos Indian Band will further its economic independence as a Nation to care for its Band members with benefits for other communities and people.
02.
Strengthen Our Community:
Indigenous Peoples have always worked hard for a living. With good job opportunities that help manage land well, Band members can provide for their families and help build community.
03.
Empower Through Awareness:
Good forest management to care for wildlife, land, water, and air are a priority. Sharing of the work of Nk’Mip Forestry with Band members will build awareness and cultivate pride.
04.
Have an Open Channel of Communication
Band members are informed on all aspects of forestry work to get feedback, take advice, and learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers so that activities achieve multiple values.
05.
Environmental Stewardship for Generations
All activities are focused on the work today to benefit our environment now, and for generations. The forests are a renewable resource only when we care for it and manage it well.
SERVICES OFFERED
Tree Planting Tree Surveys Brushing Prescribed Burning Fuel Mitigation
Layout and Development Road Building
Logging Hauling
Cultural Heritage Reviews Cultural Burning
Reach out for more information: Dan Macmaster, Head of Forestry, dmacmaster@oib.ca
NEWS
MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen the economic, social, and environmental contributions of the Osoyoos Indian Band through our forestry operations. We empower our community by increasing awareness of the positive outcomes of forestry to create employment opportunities and foster responsible partnerships.
VISION
Nk’Mip Forestry LLP is a leader in sustainability and collaboration, reflecting the pride and values of the Osoyoos Indian Band. There is a legacy of shared prosperity, environmental stewardship, and a balanced relationship with the land that resonates widely within and beyond our community, now and for generations.
