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Operations                                                           GDLP processing.


        Forest for almost 10 years very successfully,           today affect the future generations,” says Hoffman.

        meeting all requirements set out by the NDMNRF          “We understand how Industry and First Nation values

        and successfully produced the 2021-31 Forest            need to respect each other and develop ways to see
        Management Plan,” continues Hoffman. “We                this happen.”

        were also very involved in the creation of the eSFL

        company, Ogwiidachiwaning Sustainable Forest            In terms of continued forestry management services,
        Management Inc.”                                        the future for Nedaak is bright, says Hoffman. “We will

                                                                continue to provide high-quality forest management
        “Nedaak is distinguished in this field operating as     and silvicultural services on the Kenogami. We are

        a board of 7 First Nations, that come together on a     able to expand to other forests and are managing

        business level. We are able to impart local knowledge   Ginoogam Development LP, a First Nation owned
        while understanding the needs of industry.”             forestry services company. There are opportunities to

                                                                expand our services to adjacent Forests and we will be
        Nedaak believes sustainable forestry means that there   keeping our options open.”

        will be a forest for the next generations to come, that

        it is here for the long-term. “The decisions we make                                         www.nedaak.ca




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