Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chipping Honoured with Indigenous Business Leadership Award for Exemplary Contributions to Canada's Forest Products Sector

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September 20, 2023

As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is announcing the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence program. Today, FPAC announced that Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chipping is being honoured with the Indigenous Business Leadership Award.

Pictured (Left to Right): FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor, Tim Dedam, AV Group Director Woodland Operations Conway Elkins.

The Indigenous Business Leadership Award is presented in collaboration with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and honours Indigenous entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional business leadership – by achieving remarkable environmental and safety performance while delivering high-quality products and services. Recipients of this award exhibit steadfast commitment to their community and in their promotion of Indigenous employment.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chipping (LMG Chipping) and to award them with the Indigenous Business Leadership Award. Tim and his team at LMG stand as beacons of Indigenous entrepreneurship, embodying the spirit of leadership, innovation, and commitment within the forest products sector,” said Derek Nighbor, FPAC President and CEO.

“From their unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability and safety excellence, to their delivery of top-tier products and services, LMG Chipping exemplifies the heights that can be reached when Indigenous business leaders harness the potential of Canada’s vast forest resources.

As we honor LMG Chipping with this award, we recognize the power of Indigenous businesses in shaping a sustainable and thriving future for both the forest sector and the communities we serve.”

As the Manager of the Listuguj Economic Development Unit, Tim Dedam is a proud member of the Listuguj First Nation, situated on unceded Mi’gmaq land (also known as Gespegawagi), in the 7th district on the south shore of the Gaspésie.

With a lifelong commitment to improving life in his community, Tim has dedicated his career to economic and tourism development. His extensive knowledge spans institutions, government, society, commerce, and politics, making him a prominent figure in the field of Aboriginal Economic Development and Indigenous Governance.

An adept professional, Tim possesses both technical and professional designations as an Aboriginal Economic Development Officer in Canada. He earned an accounting diploma from NBCC at Moncton and garnered more than a decade of mentorship from a private, professional consultant. Tim is skilled in various domains including forestry, fisheries, carpentry, home construction, mechanics, and small equipment repair. He has authored numerous business plans across multiple sectors, displaying his incredible range of talents and leading by example, fearlessly tackling new challenges and working in diverse sectors of the economy, always fostering growth and progress.

Tim’s journey has been marked by his unwavering dedication to his community and his commitment to uplifting the Indigenous economic landscape. With a heart firmly rooted in the principles of progress, Tim's contributions stand as an inspiring testament to the values of leadership, innovation, and a caring belief in his roots and culture.

About Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is devoted to fostering the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada's economy. As a national, non-partisan association, CCAB's mission centers on promoting, enhancing, and strengthening a prosperous Indigenous economy by facilitating business relationships, opportunities, and awareness. For more information, please visit www.ccab.com.

About Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)

FPAC provides a voice for Canada’s wood, pulp, paper, and wood-based bioproducts producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. As an industry with annual revenues exceeding $73B, Canada’s forest products sector is one of the country’s largest employers operating in hundreds of communities, providing 205,000 direct jobs, and over 415,000 indirect jobs across the country. FPAC and its members are committed to collaborating with Indigenous leaders, federal and provincial governments, labour partners, community groups, and other rightsholders and stakeholders to secure and advance the sector’s environmental, social, and economic potential for the long-term.

For more information contact:
Kerry Patterson-Baker
Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
kpatterson-baker@fpac.ca
(613) 563-1441 x 314
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