About Iisaak 

Iisaak, Nuu-chah-nulth for "Respect"…

What is Iisaak?

Iisaak is an innovative ecologically sensitive forest services company built on traditional values and respect for the environment.  Iisaak operates  exclusively within Clayoquot Sound.

Who owns Iisaak?

Through the joint venture agreement, the Central Region Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations own 51 percent through Ma-Mook Natural Resources Limited (Ma-Mook) and Weyerhaeuser (formerly MacMillan Bloedel Limited) owns the remaining 49 percent.

Why was Iisaak created?

Iisaak was created to provide a new model of forest management in Clayoquot Sound. Iisaak is the direct result of commitments made by the Nuu-chah-nulth Central Region First Nations and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. in the 1996 Interim Measures Extension Agreement.

What is the Interim Measures Extension Agreement?

The Interim Measures Extension Agreement (IMEA) is the extension of the historic Interim Measures Agreement (IMA). These agreements, between the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of the Central Region and the Province of British Columbia, provide for joint management of the Nuu-chah-nulth people’s traditional lands and resources during the completion of treaty negotiations.