Organizational Overview
The Ts-uubaa-asatx First Nation has established a partnership with the Standing Stem Group of Companies and HeliQwest Aviation, to form Tsu Resources LP, a majority First Nation–owned business.
This partnership is committed to securing meaningful employment and economic opportunities for Ts’uubaa-asatx members, while providing high-quality, safety-certified services that align with our clients operational needs.
Tsu Resources LP combines the proven operational capacity of the Standing Stem Group of Companies and HeliQwest Aviation with the cultural knowledge, land stewardship expertise, governance and leadership of the Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation.
We bring together experienced professionals across aviation, forestry, environmental services, project management, marine operations, logistics, tourism and hospitality — supported by a robust safety program and specialized equipment to accommodate large scale projects.
Our approach prioritizes:
Safety: Comprehensive BCFSC and ISN-certified programs;
Sustainability: Environmental stewardship and climate-conscious operations;
Community: Employment, training, and long-term benefits for Ts’uubaa-asatx members; and
Quality: Proven track record in delivering projects on time, budget and to specification.
Helicopter and Aerial Services
Through the Ts-uubaa-asatx First Nation, HeliQwest Aviation and Canadian Heli Harvester, Tsu Resources delivers advanced helicopter and external-load services supporting forestry, silviculture, wildfire risk reduction, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
Helicopter services include:
External-load and precision long-line lifting
Helicopter logging and timber extraction
Crew transport and remote access
Materials placement for transmission and infrastructure projects
Aerial inspection, mapping, survey, and LiDAR support
Emergency response and rapid mobilization
High-altitude, steep-slope, and remote terrain operations
Logging and Forest Operations
Logging is a core capability of Tsu Resources. Our teams specialize in helicopter-supported and selective harvesting systems designed for steep terrain, constrained sites, and environmentally sensitive forest environments.
Logging and forestry services include:
Helicopter logging (stump-to-dump)
Standing stem harvesting and selective tree removal
Steep-slope and specialty falling
Directional and precision falling techniques
Integrated helicopter extraction and log placement
Timber removal in support of infrastructure, corridor, and restoration projects
These methods reduce road construction, limit soil disturbance, and allow timber to be removed safely and efficiently while maintaining surrounding forest structure.
