From left, EDI president Bob Redden and Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dominic Frederick – photo submitted

Prince George, B.C. – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. (EDI) have signed what’s been hailed as a ‘ground breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The focus is on establishing an environmental consulting services business with an eye to providing comprehensive environmental services to companies interested in projects on the band’s traditional territory and Northern B.C.

“This MOU marks a beginning of new partnership ventures we will be pursuing this year,” says Chief Dominic Frederick. “EDI and Lheidli T’enneh will be mutually benefited through this business partnership. This will also drive economic development opportunities for the community of Prince George and Northern British Columbia.”

Under the terms of the agreement, EDI will also be working with Lheidli T’enneh to provide jobs and skills training opportunities in the environmental consulting area for members of the Lheidli T’enneh.