About us

Established by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in 2004, Inlailawatash* is a progressive and innovative environmental consulting services provider whose operational conduct is guided by the vision and values of the Tsleil-Waututh. Inlailawatash has a clear mandate to support the Nation’s community development aspirations by increasing capacity through the training and employment of community members, whilst ensuring the continuing financial health of Inlailawatash. 

The Inlailawatash team is comprised of a diverse and well-trained group of professional and skilled field personnel who offer a unique combination of work experience, project management skills and professional designations. Team members are continually enhancing their knowledge and expertise with professional training courses and certifications and Inlailawatash has established a reputation for delivering exceptionally high quality services to First Nations and other governments, crown organizations and the private sector in a cost effective and efficient manner. 

Inlailawatash has cultivated a successful business model, working with preferred partners and associates, as well as with the academic community. Inlailawatash has strong relationships with a number of established resource professionals in a variety of fields, each of whom is well-recognized for their expertise. In addition to being experts, these professionals all share an alignment with the Inlailawatash values. This has enabled Inlailawatash to broaden the scope of services offered, manage more complex and wide-ranging projects and provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to meet the needs of clients. 

Projects are developed, executed and operated in a manner consistent with Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish cultural values. Traditional ecological knowledge, acquired through the deep and ancient relationship with the lands and waters of the traditional territory and passed from generation to generation of Tsleil-Waututh people, supplements our extensive technical expertise. This holistic approach allows Inlailawatash not only to provide quality service in fulfilling the needs of our clients, but also to do so in a way that takes into account the social and environmental values of the community in which Inlailawatash is based.

(* Inlailawatash Forestry Limited Partnership is operated through its General Partner Inlailawatash Forest Products Ltd. and will be referred to as “Inlailawatash” throughout this brochure.)