Robert Craftchick

Bob has worked in the forestry sector in a number of capacities in both the private and public sectors. He has received diplomas from Trent University (Small Business Management and Native Economic Development) and Sault College of Applied Arts (Aboriginal Resource Technician Program), and has an Honours Bachelor of Science Forestry Degree from Lakehead University. Besides his duties as an ANR, Bob and a group of his community members work with local school boards to demonstrate the links between traditional ecological knowledge and Western science.  Bob is a member of a number of local groups including the Algonquin Peoples All nation Gathering, Bancroft Stewardship Council, the Township of South Algonquin Whitney Recreation Committee and the North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery. He remains an active member in the forestry sector with participation in the Aboriginal Resource Group, the Wood Supply Competitive Process and the Forestry Tenure and Pricing process.