By Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Separated by hundreds of kilometres and very different landscapes, Tŝilhqot’in and syilx territories in fact share similar forestry challenges. That’s what Indigenous-owned companies are discovering after a series of site visits between operators run by bands in both nations. Although the two forest ecosystems vary with geography, both communities are dealing with worsening wildfire and climate impacts — while also hoping to promote Indigenous-led forestry initiatives. “They’re both, in terms of ecosystems, quite distinct from one another,” said Percy Guichon, from the Tŝilhqot’in community of Tŝideldel First Nation. “But you know, we all share the same goals and a lot of the same values in terms of forestry practices.” Guichon is CEO of Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation (CCR), a nearly decade-old forestry company…
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