“WE THE MISSISSAUGI OF HIAWATHA FIRST NATION, ARE A VIBRANT, PROUD, INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY PEOPLE BALANCED IN THE RICHNESS OF OUR CULTURE AND TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE.” CONSULTATIONConsultation a ANDnd ACCOMMODATIONSAccommodation STANDARDSStandards Our Values Our values grow from the culture from which we are born into and live with and our beliefs and attitudes emerge from our values. As Mississaugi people from the Mississauga Nation, we try to live a healthy way of life “Mino Bimaadiziwin” through the teachings passed down from ancestors. These teachings include Seven Grandfathers teaching that was given to us by the Creator. This story has been passed down many generations. The teaching goes… The Creator gave the seven grandfathers, who are very wise, the responsibility to watch over the people. The grandfathers saw that the people were living a hard life. There were all kinds of sicknesses and bad things around. The eagle “Migizi” was told, “Go down there, look around and find out what is happening. Bring back someone who we can tell about what life should be, with the Anishinaabe” He left immediately and went to all places in the North, South, East and West. He could not find anyone. On his seventh try, while he was looking, he saw a baby. The grandfathers were happy with the choice made by the helper. He took the baby back to where the Grandfathers were sitting in a circle. He was very small and wrapped inside the cradleboard. One of the grandfathers looked at the baby very carefully. “This is the one. Migizi, pick up the baby. Take him all over; teach him carefully the way the Anishinaabe should lead their lives.” The Migizi took him; they went around the earth. When they came back seven years later, the boy again saw the Grandfathers. He was already a young 1 Consultation and Accommodations Standards man. The Grandfathers noticed that this boy was very honest. He understood everything that was taught. One of the grandfathers took a drum and started singing. Each of the grandfathers gave the boy a teaching. “These are the ones you take with you,” he was told. Wisdom “Nbwaakaawin” Wisdom is given by the Creator to be used for the good of the people. In the Anishinaabemowin, this word expresses not only “wisdom,” but also means “prudence,” or “intelligence.” Love “Zaagidiwin” To know peace is to know love. Love must be unconditional. When people are weak they need love the most. Respect “Mnaadendamowin” To honor all creation is to have respect. All of creation should be treated with respect. You must give respect if you wish to be respected. Bravery “Aakdehewin” Bravery is to face the foe with integrity. In Anishinaabemowin, this word literally means “state of having a fearless heart.” To do what is right even when the consequences are unpleasant. Honesty “Gwekwaadziwin” Always be honest in word and action. Be honest first with yourself, and you will more easily be able to be honest with others. In Anishinaabemowin, this word can also mean “righteousness.” Humility “Dbadendizwin” Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. In Anishinaabemowin, this word can also mean “compassion.” You are equal to others, but you are not better. Truth “Debwewin” Truth is to know all of these things. Speak the truth. Do not deceive yourself or others. All of the above combined create a balance of spiritual, emotional, physical and mental being. They are the cornerstones of our belief system and the formula for maintaining the delicate balance between Shka-ki-mi-kwe (Mother Earth) and all her inhabitants. We have a strong connection to Shka-ki-mi-kwe and only use what is necessary from her. We believe that all things are connected and are taught that if we look after our Mother she will look after us. With all decisions made we always consider the effects our choices will make on the next seven generations just as our ancestors have done for us. We often turn to our Elders who hold great knowledge of Shka-ki-mi-kwe that no one else possesses. Their knowledge is held in their hearts and minds to be passed by oral tradition for the next generations. 2 Consultation and Accommodations Standards Contents Preamble.........................................................................................................................................4 Name and Adaptation of These Standards.....................................................................................5 Inherent and Treaty Rights.............................................................................................................5 Guiding Principles for Meaningful Consultation.............................................................................5 Initiation of the Notice and Consultation.......................................................................................6 Giving Notice..................................................................................................................................8 Assessment by Hiawatha First Nation............................................................................................9 Regular Consultation Framework (Level 1 – Little to no Impact).................................................11 Special Consultation Framework (Level 2 or 3 – Significant Impact)............................................11 Costs.............................................................................................................................................12 Confidentiality..............................................................................................................................13 Accommodation...........................................................................................................................13 Dispute Resolution........................................................................................................................13 Implementation, Monitoring and Follow-up................................................................................14 Power to Make Changes...............................................................................................................15 Primacy of this Standard...............................................................................................................16 Transitional Provisions..................................................................................................................16 Shared Traditional Territories of the Mississauga Signatories to the 1923 Williams Treaties......17 Appendix 1 Hiawatha First Nation Consultation Fee Chart..........................................................18 Appendix 2 Resources..................................................................................................................19 3 Consultation and Accommodations Standards Preamble: WHEREAS Hiawatha First Nation asserts inherent and treaty rights over land and resources within our Traditional Territory; WHEREAS section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms the existing inherent and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, which includes the Mississauga people of Canada; WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada has established that Indigenous peoples, which includes the Mississauga people asserting inherent and treaty rights must be consulted and accommodated prior to occurrence of any decisions, conduct or activities that may have an impact on the rights and interests of the Mississauga people; WHEREAS Hiawatha First Nation is willing to engage in consultation, expects to be consulted, and if appropriate, to be accommodated with respect to any and all decisions, conduct, and activities that have a potential to have an adverse effect on inherit and treaty rights respecting lands resources within the Hiawatha First Nation Traditional Territory; WHEREAS any parties seeking to carry on activities within the Hiawatha First Nation Traditional Territory should only do so in accordance with this standard and with the free prior and informed consent of Hiawatha First Nation. 4 Consultation and Accommodations Standards Name and Adaptation of These Standards: This standard shall be known as the Hiawatha First Nation Consultation and Accommodation Standards. This standard was adopted by the Hiawatha First Nation Chief and Council on January 30th 2013. Inherent and Treaty Rights: Nothing in this standard or any actions, activities, decisions, or authorizations hereunder shall abrogate or derogate from the Inherent and treaty rights of Hiawatha First Nation; and any actions, activities, decisions or authorizations are without prejudice to any claim or claims asserted by Hiawatha First Nation to inherent and treaty rights. Nothing in this standard, including Hiawatha First Nation engaging in consultations and accommodations with any proponent, absolves the Crown of any obligations to consult with Hiawatha First Nation, in accordance with the Constitution Act, 1982. Guiding Principles for Meaningful Consultation: Hiawatha First Nation’s Traditional Territory: Hiawatha First Nation shares the Mississauga Williams Treaties Clauses 1 and 2 lands, Treaty 20 lands, Treaty 27 ¼ lands, the Crawford Purchase lands. See “Traditional Territories of the Mississaugas Signatories to the 1923 Williams Treaties” Map page 17. Honour of the Crown: The Crown, in all its dealings with Hiawatha First Nation, must uphold the honour of the Crown, and undertake consultations honestly, transparently and in good faith. Reconciliation: The principle of reconciliation shall govern and guide any and