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Penelakut Tribe 1 CEAA Review Panel Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project 2 History Historic Cowichan Nation Alliance: Halalt, Stz’uminus, Cowichan Tribes, and Lyackson Have a historic Village Site on the shore of Lulu Island, which is across from Tillbury Island (Maclhachlan, 98’; Dewhurst, 03’) The Lulu Island village, named Tl’uqtinus, was occupied by the Cowichan Nation peoples Historic fishing grounds at the mouth of the Fraser River (Rozen, 85’) 3 Penelakut Tribe Currently, Penelakut Tribe is split into 4 reserve locations: Penelakut Island, Tsussie, North end of Galiano Island, and Tent Island. Totalling 635 hectares Population totalling 1,001 members 600 of the members are living on reserve Governance: there are 10 elected councillors; 1 being Chief Councillor (http://fnp-ppn.aandc-aadnc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=650&lang=eng, 2019) 4 Penelakut Tribe Draft Marine Vision Statement: Envisions a future in which our inherent rights to protect, manage and conserve our marine resources and waters according to our own laws are respected and upheld… (Pune’luxutth Tribe Marine Use Plan: Draft Interim Plan, 2018) Draft Marine Guiding Principles: Harvest sustainably Ensuring marine resources for future generations Reduce waste and pollution Improve the Tribe’s self-sufficiency Respect and care of natural marine resources Maintain populations of all native species (Pune’luxutth Tribe Marine Use Plan: Draft Interim Plan, 2018) 5 Penelakut Tribe Comprehensive Community Plan 2013 Vision Statement: “SPUNE’LUXUTTH’ is a healthy, safe and independent community guided by our strong culture. Our vibrant local economy and extensive community facilities, services and programs sustain our independence, safety, health and our people. We live off the ocean, and our water and land are clean and pristine…” The importance of marine resources was previously submitted from the “Risk Assessment of Shellfish Consumption in Coastal Communities in British Columbia” prepared by Karen Fediuk 6 Penelakut Tribe Project Impacts: Food, Social and Ceremonial Fishing; Commercial Fisheries; Effects of Increased Vessel Traffic; and Cumulative Effects Southern Resident Killer Whale Populations 7 Penelakut Tribe Food, Social, and Ceremonial Fishing; Commercial Fishing Penelakut Tribe engages in Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) fishing in the Roberts Bank area. Examples of but not limited to: Salmon: Springs, Coho, Chums, and Sockeye Dungeness Crab Foraging species Many Island Hul’qumi’num “people travelled to the mainland at any time of the year in order to visit relatives, to attend potlatches and other social gatherings such as funerals, and to trade goods” (Rozen, 1985). 8 Commercial Fishing continued: Promote sustainable commercial harvesting of marine resources in support of Penelakut Tribe’s food needs and economic development: Community members are active in the commercial fishing industry HFLP Independent community members that are continuing their individual businesses. 9 Penelakut Tribe Effects of Increased Vessel Traffic: Generates higher difficulties for fishing vessels Creates barriers for harvesting food Creates barriers for commercial harvesting Alters vessel patterns for leisure users Greater risks for invasive species 10 Penelakut Tribe Cumulative Effects: The Penelakut Tribe’s core marine territory is already subject to a number of constraints, including prohibitions to harvest traditional foods. Shellfish Closures Rockfish Conservation Areas Recreational use Competition for use Shipping lanes Industry 11 Penelakut Tribe Southern Resident Killer Whales: SRKW is listed under the Species at Risk Act The Southern Resident Killer Whale is associated with the concept of “family” The shipping traffic is a threat to the existing populations due to noise levels 12 Penelakut Tribe Thank you for your time, consideration, and look forward to continuing to work with you.