Thichum Forest Products Expands Operations with Acquisition of Olympic Log Sort

qathet, BC — Thichum Forest Products, through its new company qwoqwnes Sort and Supply LP, has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of Olympic Log Sort Ltd.

The acquisition gives Thichum direct control of a major log sorting facility in the qathet region. It strengthens Tla’amin Nation’s role in local forestry and keeps more of the industry’s value chain within the Nation’s stewardship.

“All along, our goal has been to take care of what comes from our territory,” said Hegus John Hackett. “By bringing this operation under Tla’amin management, we’re creating and preserving good local jobs, keeping decision-making close to home, and ensuring the resources of our forests are handled with care and respect.”

All unionized staff at Olympic Log Sort will be retained, ensuring stability and continuity. Over time, the expansion is expected to create new employment opportunities for both Tla’amin Citizens and members of the wider qathet community.

Pending final approvals, the transaction is set to close on November 3, 2025.

About Thichum Forest Products
Thichum Forest Products is a sustainable forestry company owned by Tla’amin Nation and operated under Tla’amin Management Services (TMS). Thichum manages to a quadruple bottom line — balancing social, economic, environmental, and cultural outcomes.

Translations

qwoqwnes means “little whale,” a traditional ɬaʔamɩn placename for the site, referring to the whales once found in the area.

Thichum means “deep into the woods” in the ɬaʔamɩn language.

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