Tolko Achieves Silver-level Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR)

Tolko Industries has been honoured in achieving Silver-level status in the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business’ (CCIB), Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program.

This accreditation underscores a corporation’s commitment to integrating reconciliation throughout their business through processes that will ensure the commitment is embedded for the future. Through the requirement for re-certification, the program both reinforces consistency for continuous improvement of a company’s commitment and investigates how the company has responded to issues over the past years.

Tolko has been involved with CCIB since 2018. The company’s status was promoted from Bronze to Silver in 2024 through the re-certification process.

“Achieving Silver-level certification is a significant milestone for Tolko, reflecting our dedication to fostering progressive relationships with Indigenous communities,” said Janis Simpkins, Vice President, Indigenous & Government Relations and Sustainability.

“We are proud to be recognized as a best practices organization, setting the tone for meaningful engagement and partnership.”

The Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program is the premier corporate social responsibility program with an emphasis on Indigenous relations.

Tolko remains the only forestry company operating in multiple provinces to attain Silver-level PAIR certification.

About Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

CCIB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s economy. As a national, non-partisan association, its mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness. CCIB offers knowledge, resources, and programs to its members to cultivate economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses across Canada. For more information, visit www.ccib.ca

About Tolko

Established over 65 years ago, Tolko Industries Ltd. has grown to become an industry leader in specialty, value-added, industrial and engineered wood products. Headquartered in Vernon, BC, Tolko is a multigenerational, family company built on foundational values of safety, respect, integrity, progressiveness, open communication and profit. With manufacturing facilities in Western Canada and the Southern US, Tolko delivers incomparable customer value through its growing suite of sustainable wood products, integrated distribution network and value-engineering solutions.

Contact:

Chris Downey – Communications Advisor – Chris.Downey@tolko.com – (250) 306-0929

Source: Tolko Industries Ltd.