As National Indigenous History Month draws to a close, we turn our attention to the fifth and final principle fundamental to our Indigenous agreements. Community Engagement: Our commitment extends beyond contracts to support community initiatives, events, and projects. Through these efforts, we contribute to meaningful work, deepen our understanding, and strengthen Indigenous partnerships. In 2023, we provided Indigenous partners with lumber for housing and infrastructure projects. Additionally, we supported Indigenous youth field trips and educational programs, investing in the next generation. Thank you for your support throughout National Indigenous History Month! To learn more about our initiatives, visit https://lnkd.in/gMRUi5qj and check out our 2023 Sustainability Report. Feel free to send us a DM with questions. #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #BuildingValue #Interfor -- Alors que le Mois national de l'histoire autochtone tire à sa fin, nous nous penchons sur le cinquième et dernier principe fondamental de nos accords avec les peuples autochtones. Engagement communautaire : Notre engagement va au-delà de nos obligations contractuelles; nous soutenons des initiatives communautaires, des événements et des projets. Grâce à ces efforts, nous contribuons à des réalisations importantes, approfondissons notre perspective et renforçons nos partenariats avec les populations autochtones. En 2023, nous avons fourni du bois d'œuvre pour des projets de logements et d'infrastructure à nos partenaires autochtones. En outre, nous avons contribué et participé à des excursions et à des programmes éducatifs pour les jeunes autochtones, investissant ainsi dans la prochaine génération. Merci de votre soutien tout au long du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone! Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur nos initiatives, rendez-vous à l'adresse suivante https://lnkd.in/g4V_ga4r et consultez notre Rapport sur la durabilité 2023. N’hésitez pas à nous envoyer un message privé si vous avez des questions.
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