About Us
Yunesit’in is one of the six communities within the Tsilhqot’in Nation, situated along the Tsilhqox River, located in central British Columbia.
Blending centuries of indigenous wisdom with sustainable wood craftsmanship, we honor our ancestral connection to the forest while creating premium wood products for modern homes and building projects. Enduring, sustainable traditions.
Leading Edge is a 100% Indigenous-owned, value-added lumber company deeply rooted in the traditions of the Yunesit’in and Tsilhqot’in heritage. Guided by our respect for the land and a commitment to sustainable forestry, we craft each piece with quality and care. Our advanced kiln-drying technology, including our innovative Radio Frequency Kiln, enables us to deliver precision-dried, durable wood products that honor both traditional craftsmanship and modern environmental standards.
At Leading Edge, we bring together ancestral knowledge and cutting-edge methods to offer lumber that reflects our dedication to excellence, sustainability, and cultural legacy. From milling logs at our onsite sawmill to customizing the size and finish of each piece, Leading Edge provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to lumber production.
In consultation with our customers, we carefully dry our wood using advanced kiln technology, ensuring each product meets the highest standards of durability and stability. Whether it’s crafting timbers, beams, custom-dimensioned lumber, or creating a specific tongue and groove board, our skilled team works with precision and pride to deliver wood that embodies our commitment to quality, sustainability, and indigenous craftsmanship.
Why Choose Us
Yunesit'in & the Tsilhqot'in Nation
Yunesit’in is one of the six communities within the Tsilhqot’in Nation. As a vision developed by the community, it is expressed that:
Yunesit’in, the people, are part of the Tsilhoqot’in Nation. The community is situated along the Southern side of the Tsilhqox River.
Our spiritual relationship to the land is tied to our ancestral stories. Lhin Desch’oysh represents our people as it describes our relationship to the animals, explains how the land was shaped, and teaches the basis of our laws. Our Diyen, those who have powers drawn from the land, have gifts that help people.
Each successive generation, every family, has shared the longstanding knowledge of how to live from the land. This wisdom is provided for us so we may be responsible for the future generations.
Our people come from many origins. Yunesit’in is home because we are tied to raising our families close to the culture and land that provides a livelihood.
As a community, we are strong, proud people who value the land in providing healthy food to hunt and fish. Our people are hardworking individuals. We have raised our families with the expectation of becoming healthy people.
Our community and nation is unique in respect to its special relationship with horses. Horses remain a foundation of our culture.
Yunesit’in is a place of beauty. We move forward together, in healing, making positive changes to ensure our children and future generations may lead a healthy life.
