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Forestry Uncut

Forest Nova Scotia

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Forestry Uncut gives voice to the people, issues, and aspirations shaping forestry today, offering the public a clearer view of the industry while providing space for forestry professionals to share their stories in their own words. A podcast dedicated to uncovering the raw truths and realities of the forestry sector, hosted by Forest Nova Scotia's Executive Director Todd Burgess.
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The Land Bulletin

Mirr Ranch Group

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Mirr Ranch Group presents The Land Bulletin, where every week we discuss a wide range of topics impacting landowners, ranchers, and future land buyers. For more information on buying and selling ranch real estate, visit: https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/.
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Recorded live from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life: microbiome engineering in buildings, CRISPR in agriculture and forestry, gene drives and integrated pest management, data governance and benefit-sharing, risk analysis and regulation, sci-art collaborations, and practical models of responsible innovation and public engagement. Episodes feature researchers, students, and community partners in candid conversations about decisions, trade- ...
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YourForest

Matthew Kristoff

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This podcast exists to challenge our ideas of sustainability. Why do we do the things that we do? And how can we make sure that what we are doing is right? This show is an exercise in developing new perspective and context around land management in order to help us make the best decisions possible.
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Dive deep into the heart of the forest with "Timber Talks," the must-listen weekly podcast hosted by Mindy McIntosh-Shetter. Each episode, Mindy invites leading experts from the forestry industry to share their insights, experiences, and groundbreaking research. From sustainable management practices to innovative uses of wood in technology and construction, our guests are the true stewards of the woodland realm. Join us every week on "Timber Talks" to discover the expert knowledge and cuttin ...
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The Leadership Nature Podcast features one-on-one interviews with diverse leaders from across the forestry and natural resources nation, and it is intended to spread the seeds of leadership insights, lessons learned and personal advice from experienced leaders to current and future generations of natural resource leaders. Each episode also includes a leadership tip of the week from the interviewer.
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As the climate crisis deepens, we are becoming more aware of just how badly we have failed to respect our most precious asset: nature. We depend entirely on it for our food, our air, our water and our shelter, and yet, we have been neglecting and exploiting nature for decades, even centuries. Nature-based solutions (NbS) promise to redress the balance by restoring habitats and ecosystems. In doing so, we can tackle the biodiversity crisis, meet our climate targets, adapt to flood and drought ...
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Welcome to Talking Forests, where we dive into social media tips and help you shine online. We are the voice for hard-working people. We interview forest, wood and outdoor thought leaders who pave the way for the future. Listen to our podcast for insights on forest management, mass timber, and grassroots efforts in the field by many great people in the forest sector. We highlight stores that you may not have heard about.
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Welcome to The Last Stand podcast, a mini-series on the social life of forests, reparative land management, and just climate futures on the occasion of Creative Time’s newest public art commission, Kamala Sankaram’s experimental opera of the same name. Expanding over five parts and ten hours, Sankaram’s The Last Stand invites us into 300 years of sonic history told entirely through field recordings. As the years unfold, the human impact on the forest becomes visceral: species disappear, stor ...
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The Advocate

The Advocate

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Wild Asset is an exclusive podcast by Fairfax Media that untangles Tasmania’s complex forestry debate. The series investigates the local impact of proposed forestry legislation, and its potential influence on the future of the state’s Tarkine region. It tells the story of a clash of interests over management of about 100,000 hectares of the Tarkine, marked as Future Potential Production Forest by the state government. As the Forestry (Unlocking Production Forests) Bill 2017 moves through the ...
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Happy Holidays from our team to your table. To celebrate the holiday season, we're resharing an oldie but a goodie - how to prepare wild game. We sat down with Mirr Ranch Group brokers to talk about one of our favorite Western traditions of the season. From tried-and-true recipes to personal twists passed down through the years, this episode is a c…
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Todd Burgess, Executive Director of Forest Nova Scotia, extends holiday greetings and expresses hope for the forestry sector's future. A big thank you to the staff for their efforts in organizing events and producing the podcast, to the trust of Forest Nova Scotia members and the guidance of the board of directors. And gratitude to collaborative pa…
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As we wrap up 2025 and Mirr Ranch Group’s 20th year, Haley is joined by MRG founder Ken Mirr for a wide-ranging conversation on where the market stands today, and where it’s headed next. With two decades of experience in the rearview mirror, they break down the trends shaping ranch real estate across the West, from who’s buying and what’s driving d…
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In this episode of YourForest, Matthew Kristoff reflects on his nearly decade-long journey of podcasting and shares key takeaways from the most memorable conversations that have shaped his understanding of forest management, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and nature. This final episode dives into the lessons learned from past e…
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Exploring viable solutions through economic Opportunities and prosperity in the forestry sector. In this episode of Forestry Uncut, host Todd Burgess (Executive Director, Forest Nova Scotia) sits down with Kevin Merriam, Executive Director of the Maritime Lumber Bureau, and Patrick Crabbe, CEO of The Mass Timber Company. They explore how Atlantic C…
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We’re walking in a winter wonderland through one of the most sought-after luxury markets in the world — Aspen, Colorado — and it’s not slowing down. This week, Haley welcomes back Michael Latousek of Douglas Elliman for a fresh look at what’s changed since 2024 and what’s ahead this ski season. From record-setting sales to the rise of “quiet luxury…
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Fresh off Thanksgiving, Haley gives you a solo-sode this week featuring another way you can give thanks this year: Colorado Gives Day. This year, we’re highlighting four nonprofits that play an important role in the future of Colorado’s land, culture, and communities. From statewide conservation to urban green spaces, Western art, education, and re…
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What does it take to run a ranch? This week, Haley is joined by Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch for a deep look at what a full year of ranching really looks like in Colorado’s high country. From calving and irrigation to hay season, community collaboration, and conservation work, Paul shares how his family balances production with long-term stew…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, who offers an inside look at the tough challenges and bold opportunities shaping Canada’s forestry sector today. Derek takes us through the complexities of trade tensions with the United States, revealing how tariffs, shifting policies, a…
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In our next installment of The Back Forty, Haley is joined by Willy Strazza to discuss the beauty and history of Carbondale, Colorado. They explore the region’s rich agricultural roots, its evolving identity as an outdoor and creative hub, and why the community stands apart from its glitzier neighbors. From the Fryingpan to enviable land management…
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Nov. 18, 2025 GES Colloquium Building Local Capacity for Innovative Mosquito Control: Lessons from SIT and Nanotechnology Research ZOOM ONLY | Dr. Hamidou Maïga will share insights on how innovative mosquito control, including Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and nanotechnology, is being used to combat vector-borne diseases. Innovative and sustainabl…
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Host Matthew Kristoff discusses the launch of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC) with leaders Shelagh Pyper, Kelsey Winter, and Garnet Mierau. The conversation focuses on the urgent need to move past fragmented efforts to a unified, "whole of society" approach for managing Canada's wildfire crisis. The WRCC aims to connect knowledg…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Spencer Coulstring of Freeman Lumber, whose journey from science communications to passionate forestry advocate highlights the evolving face of Nova Scotia’s forest sector. Spencer shares her unique pathway into forestry, from species conservation in British Columbia to building a career and community back home in N…
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It’s never too early to prepare for wildfire season, but it can be too late. This week, Haley is joined by Bryce Gidney of Outlaw Forestry to talk about wildfire mitigation, forest health, and what it really means to care for your land. They discuss the numerous ways you can set up your land for success - everything from selective thinning to creat…
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Nov. 11, 2025 GES Colloquium Navigating a socio-ecological inquiry Scientific inquiry into the socio-ecological challenges of forced displacement, environmental degradation, and shifting land use requires an interdisciplinary and multi-scalar approach. This research examines the interplay between local ecological knowledge, environmental pressures,…
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Ep 580 - Unmanageable Permitting Processes Guest: Todd Yuen By Stuart McNish A robust industrial property sector is vital to the economy. According to a Metro Vancouver study, “Industrial lands serve various purposes, such as warehousing, manufacturing, and supporting emerging technology businesses. They provide essential employment opportunities a…
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Ep 579 - Labour Negotiations & Job Action Guest: Kevin Howlett By Stuart McNish Canada Post is in the midst of job action by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. They’re not on a full strike; instead, they’re still delivering mail but not all of it. On September the 15th, the Union implemented a national ban on delivering flyers and neighbourhood …
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Ep 578 - Canada - UK Trade Guest: Thomas Codrington By Stuart McNish On September the 9th, British-owned Anglo American announced it was merging with Teck to “form a leading global critical minerals champion headquartered in Canada.” Teck CEO Jonathan Price said, “This transition will create significant economic opportunity in Canada while position…
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This week, we’re going big — big game and even bigger stories from Wyoming. Haley is joined by Angi Bruce - the Director of Wyoming Game and Fish, for a peek into the current state of Wyoming’s big game populations and the ever-evolving landscape of wildlife management. Expect updates on all the recent news Wyoming has on elk, antelope, and mule he…
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A GIFT SEED: Accelerated Genetic Improvement of Fir Through Sequencing, Economics, Extension & Diagnostics NC State's Justin Whitehill explores how cutting-edge research on fir genetics is helping Christmas tree growers tackle pests, pathogens, and climate challenges while strengthening a $2.5B industry. A GIFT SEED is a newly funded USDA-NIFA Spec…
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This week on Forestry Weekly News: -Government of Nova Scotia cabinet shuffle and new minister. - Shannon Park as a part of 13 Billion Build Canada Homes project. - Forest Project Association of Canada national policy convention in Ottawa. - Our trees campaign HRM tree planting. - Industry Workforce Training Needs study by the Forestry Sector Counc…
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This fall, we head to Riverton, Wyoming—a hidden gem in the heart of the state. Ranch broker Eric Anderson joins Haley to explore Riverton’s deep history, strong agricultural roots, and growing sense of opportunity. From its connection to the Wind River tribes to its vibrant outdoor recreation and community spirit, Riverton stands out as both a gre…
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Oct. 21, 2025 | GES Colloquium Farm animal welfare in the gene editing era: a challenge for regulations across the globe. A comparative study between the United States, the European Union and Switzerland Bridging law, ethics, and biotechnology, this talk by Yale PhD candidate Ilaria Cimadori will evaluate how countries regulate the welfare implicat…
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In this episode of YourForest, Matthew Kristoff and Dr. Jennifer Grenz discuss the necessity of decolonizing land management by being "rooted in truth" - acknowledging the historical and ongoing legacies of colonialism that shape current ecological systems. Dr. Grenz, an Nlaka'pamux woman and the Founding Director of the Indigenous Ecology Lab at U…
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In this episode, we’re joined by George Ernst, CFO and controller at Freeman Lumber, one of Nova Scotia’s oldest and most respected lumber producers. George, a fourth-generation forester, shares both professional expertise and personal stories from his family’s longstanding involvement in the industry. Together, we dive into the dramatic impact of …
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This week on Forestry Weekly News: - Forest sector faces 45% tariffs, urgent action required by government and the forest sector. - The wood ban restriction lifted in Annapolis valley as of October 15th. - US Tariffs' impact on the Christmas tree industry. - Wrapping up our trees, Come see us at the Wolfville Farmer's Market. -The Forest Products A…
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The Texas ranch real estate market has shifted—so what’s driving it today? Harrison King of King Land & Water is back to break down what’s happening across Texas, from the east coast to Far West. Haley and Harrison dive into changing buyer trends, the growing role of conservation easements, the importance of water rights, and where the biggest oppo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Sean Meister, President and CEO of Global Bluenosers, to explore his remarkable journey from growing up in a multi-generational forestry family in rural Nova Scotia to building a global network of Nova Scotians passionate about giving back to their home province. Sean shares insights on the values and lessons learn…
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This week on Forestry In Focus Weekly News: - Forest Nova Scotia was a sponsor and attended the Nova Scotia Forestry Festival at Lake Charlotte last weekend - Forest Nova Scotia also sponsored the Nova Scotia Lumberjack Championships last weekend - Many forestry professionals attended the Canadian Woodlands Fall Conference in Truro on October 8-9th…
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BONUS Episode Alert! This week we’re doing a pod swap and sharing an episode from our friends at the On Land podcast. The conversation features Ken Mirr, founder of Mirr Ranch Group, discussing how rapid development and sprawl are reshaping the American West. While 35-acre subdivisions and ranchettes may seem like a dream to some, they can also fra…
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Protecting Democracy Guest: Lech Walesa By Stuart McNish On December 13th, 1981, the government of Poland declared martial law. It outlawed the Solidarity Federation of Unions and threw its leader Lech Walesa in jail. He was detained for a year before being released. Once out, he continued the fight against the oppressive rule of the Polish governm…
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Ep 576 - How to be a Dude in the 21st Century Guest: Alex Cordero By Stuart McNish “Massive changes are underway in society that are improving the lives of most people. Those same changes are having a growing impact on young men who are wrestling with what masculinity means,” says Alex Cordero, the author of “How to be a Dude in the 21st Century.” …
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Oct. 7, 2025 American Farming Culture and the History of Technology: Social and Cultural Considerations Surrounding Biotechnology in Rural Settings Dr. Brinkman presents his recently published book, contending that farmers in the American Midwest embed social and cultural meanings in technology through performative use that impacts agricultural mod…
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This week on Forestry In Focus Weekly News: - New Tariffs announced by the White House that impact CUSMA compliant trade, which includes softwood lumber from Nova Scotia - Late breaking wildfire near Lake George started on Monday. Upwards of 275 civic addresses are under an evacuation order - The situation on Hunter’s Mountain has triggered a bigge…
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Teamwork is the topic of the day as Haley joins up with Jeff Hubbard and Pat Lancaster, one of Mirr Ranch Group’s longest-standing teams, to explore the value of working together in ranch real estate. From their early days in the hunting business to nearly 20 years of partnership, Jeff and Pat share how their complementary skillsets, mutual trust, …
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Sept. 30, 2025 GES SRA Panel: Is “risk” Risk? Biltmore 2006 + Zoom | Leadership from the Society for Risk Analysis explores how ‘risk’ is understood and practiced across agencies and communities working with emerging technologies.Although formal and legal definitions of risk are widely invoked in policy and governance, the concept itself is deeply …
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Doing Business in British Columbia? Yes, but… Guest: Brad Liski By Stuart McNish British Columbia is a wonderful jurisdiction to start a business. “Small businesses benefit from a number of programs that get the wheels turning,” says Brad Liski of Tru Earth. The company is addressing the environmental impact of 30 billion loads of laundry annually …
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France and Canada Lean In on Trade Guest: Nicolas Baudouin By Stuart McNish The US tariffs are officially in place and Canada was hit hard. The rhetoric leading up to the imposition of the tariffs focused on a need to develop new trading relationships and expand existing ones. Canada and France have a trading history that goes back hundreds of year…
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The 3% GDP Challenge Guest: Bridgitte Anderson By Stuart McNish “Whether it’s the rising cost of housing, unaffordable grocery bills, or an increasingly heavy tax burden, too many British Columbians feel the economy is not working for them,” says Bridgette Anderson, the CEO and President of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Earlier this year as…
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British Columbia Forestry on its Knees Guest: Kim Haakstad By Stuart McNish Independent of Trump’s tariffs, the US Department of Commerce increased its duty on Canadian softwood lumber from 14 to 35 percent. Kim Haakstad, the President of the BC Council of Forest Industries, says, “It’s a blow to an industry in trouble.” The war in the woods in the…
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The Sensible Environmentalist Guest: Mark Jaccard By Stuart McNish “We are all capable of believing things we know to be untrue…the only check on it is that sooner or later, a false belief bumps up against solid reality, usually on a battlefield,” wrote George Orwell. It’s a quote that opens Mark Jaccard’s book, “The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Succ…
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Skills and Trades in an A.I. World Guest: Ajay Patel, President of Vancouver Community College By Stuart McNish As the world learns to adjust to and adapt to artificial intelligence, one of the key questions parents and those entering the workforce are asking themselves is, “What professions will survive? In other words, what should I study to ensu…
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Fentanyl: No One is Immune Guest: Kevin deBruyckere, former head of federal policing in British Columbia By Stuart McNish “In 2013, in my role as Head of Federal Policing in British Columbia, I started to see an increase in drug-related deaths attributed to a powder form of fentanyl being delivered by mail,” says Kevin deBruyckere. “On May 23rd 201…
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C-5: Build, Baby, Build! Guest: Radha Curpen, McMillan LLP By Stuart McNish In an odd way, it’s as though Prime Minister Mark Carney has borrowed a card from President Donald Trump when he pushed through Bill C-5. The Prime Minister announced the concept of the bill on June 6 and twenty days later, it passed in the House and Senate. That’s lightyea…
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Repurposing the Site C Work Camp Guest: Mukhtar Latif, CEO of Pomegranate Housing Consultancy By Stuart McNish “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create Canada’s premier centre for excellence in mental health and addictions in [British Columbia]’s northeast,” says Mukhtar Latif of Pomegranate Housing Consultancy. The North Wind Wellness C…
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Tech Entrepreneurship in British Columbia Guest: Shawn Johnston By Stuart McNish In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the journey of building a tech company from scratch in British Columbia can be both exhilarating and daunting. Shawn Johnston, a serial tech company founder, knows the ups and downs better than anyone. “I’ve had my face pre…
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The Odds of You Being You Guest: Ali Binazir By Stuart McNish About four and a half billion years ago, Earth’s Hadean eon was undergoing significant geological and chemical changes. Evidence suggests that the Earth’s first crust was forming and the beginnings of life were lining up. Fast-forward 3.8 billion years and biological life started to emer…
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Mark Carney so far Guest: Don Stickney By Stuart McNish On April 28, 2025, Mark Carney won enough seats to claim victory and form government. He’s three seats short of a majority government in a parliament that won’t defeat him. There is no coalition that will rise up and pass a motion of non-confidence. He immediately went to work as a Prime Minis…
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Ep 563 - Why Happiness Matters Guest: John Helliwell By Stuart McNish “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin hit the charts in 1988 and it soared to number one on the Billboard charts. It was the first a-cappella song to hit number one. Why? “Because it struck a chord with people; it lifted their spirits and got them bopping along,” says John F.…
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Indigenous Tourism’s Many Benefits Guest: Chyanne Trenholm, Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours By Stuart McNish “It is challenging to know how the tourism industry in British Columbia is going to be affected by ‘elbows up’ nationalism,” says Chyanne Trenholm of Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours, a First Nations tourism operator. “I can tell you …
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