Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Tolko Sign MOU Establishing Lumber for Nations Program

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Tolko Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a new initiative: the Lumber for Nations Program.

This agreement builds on a previous MOU signed in October 2024, which set out a framework for collaboration on forestry activities, business development, procurement, employment, and training.

The Lumber for Nations Program is designed to support building projects in the Indigenous communities represented by MLTC. It includes both purchasing opportunities and product donations to help bring community-supported initiatives to life. The MOU has an initial term of five years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

In a statement accompanying the announcement, Tribal Chief Jeremy Norman said:

“MLTC is pleased to collaborate with Tolko in providing additional direct benefits of finished wood products, from our lumber and OSB mills, for use by MLTC’s First Nation communities. I applaud the leadership of Tolko in taking this step with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council.”

Pino Pucci, Tolko’s President and CEO, added:

“Tolko is committed to supporting and enabling the communities where we operate through partnerships built on shared values, mutual trust and respect. I’m proud to see our MLTC partnership grow and humbled to have had the honor to sign this progressive agreement on Tolko’s behalf.”