Papasay Sawmill (PVAWP)
Papasay Value-Added Wood Products (PVAWP - Sawmill)
The Papasay Sawmill is the main economic anchor for BNA. It has been operating since 2017, producing green lumber with portable Woodmizer saws. Art Gladu is the Sawmill Manager and has been running the operation since it began. Currently, there are 3 Sawmill Workers in the facility, and we are looking forward to expanding the operation over the next few months.
BNA has been successful in receiving federal support for the expansion of the Sawmill. We have purchased our new “Baker” Sawline, which has the capability of quadrupling our production at the Sawmill. We are also setting up the kiln chamber for wood drying, and the planer/moulder to complete the value-added line. We are also in the process of completing our Marketing Study for the new expansion, which will ensure that we proceed with the customers that will provide the Sawmill with the necessary stability in sales to ensure its sustainability going forward.
The Papasay Sawmill is more than a Sawmill. It is the key to BNA’s development through the creation of an internal economy. This will allow members to return to the land with a job. Lumber that is cut will be utilized for the building of BNA’s homes on the land and all wood waste from our operation will be chipped and utilized in our biomass system – both for the Sawmill, and eventually for the community through its district biomass system.
Papasay Sawmill
Employment Opportunities
Members interested in employment at the Sawmill should contact Art Gladu at agladu@bnafn.ca.
Administration and Marketing Assistant
09/27/22
Papasay Value Added Wood Products (PVAWP) is a First Nation-owned sawmill operating on the lands of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA), approximately 50km North of Nipigon, Ontario. PVAWP has been in operation since 2017 and is currently upgrading its equipment and undergoing a significant expansion. As such, PVAWP is seeking a motivated and experienced sawmill worker who can help us increase our production.
Sawmill Worker
09/27/22
Papasay Value Added Wood Products (PVAWP) is a First Nation-owned sawmill operating on the lands of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA), approximately 50km North of Nipigon, Ontario. PVAWP has been in operation since 2017 and is currently upgrading its equipment and undergoing a significant expansion. As such, PVAWP is seeking a motivated and experienced sawmill worker who can help us increase our production.
