Kyahwood Mill Revitalization Proposal

Kyah Development Corporation is proposing to repurpose the former Kyahwood mill into a facility that would manufacture ready-to-install wall sections and roof trusses for new homes.

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Kyahwood Forest Products was one of the first Indigenous-owned manufacturing joint ventures in B.C.’s forest industry, and it gave many Witset members their first jobs and trades. The building is still one of our community’s most valuable assets. We believe it’s ready for its next purpose.

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The proposed plant would help Witset build homes on it's own schedule, with 140 households waiting on new builds. At full capacity it would create 64 direct jobs and offer apprenticeship and training pathways, with hiring priority for Witset First Nation members. It would also earn revenue by building for other First Nations across the region.

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Community engagement:
We held our first community engagement session on October 27, 2026, at the Witset Multiplex. Thank you to everyone who came out, asked questions and shared their thoughts.

We’ll host another session this winter so more community members have the chance to attend and learn about the proposal. The date will be shared here and around the community once it’s confirmed.

We invite community members and Chief and Council to review the full proposal below, including costs, funding sources, benefits and timeline.

 

Your questions and feedback matter to us. Please share them with us at info@kyahwood.ca