DOCSLIB.ORG

Chapter 5 – Project Consultations

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Chapter 5 – Project Consultations Chapter 5 – Project Consultations MINAGO PROJECT Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. PROJECT CONSULTATIONS FOR THE MINAGO PROJECT AND THE PROPOSED TWRMF 5-1 5.1 Introduction 5-1 5.2 Regulatory Agency Consultation and Engagement 5-1 5.2.1 Technical Advisory Committee and Government Meetings 5-2 5.2.2 2005 Wildlife Consultation Efforts 5-5 5.3 First Nations Consultation and Engagement 5-5 5.4 Community Involvement 5-6 5.5 Public Consultation 5-10 5.6 Future Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings 5-10 MINAGO PROJECT i Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. L IST OF TABLES Table 5.2-1 Meetings with Regulatory Agencies ................................................................................. 5-3 Table 5.2-2 2007-2010 Consultation Issues and Responses ............................................................. 5-7 Table 5.3-1 First Nations Consultation / Community Engagement Meetings with Trappers ......... 5-9 Table 5.4-1 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Cross Lake ..... ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-11 Table 5.4-2 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Moose Lake .... ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-14 Table 5.4-3 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Grand Rapids ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-17 Table 5.4-4 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Norway House ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-21 Table 5.4-5 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Manitoba Métis Federation ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-24 Table 5.4-6 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Snow Lake ...................... 5-25 MINAGO PROJECT ii Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. 5. PROJECT CONSULTATIONS FOR THE MINAGO PROJECT AND THE PROPOSED TWRMF The following section summarizes government, First Nations, Métis and public consultation and community engagement activities undertaken between 2007 and 2012. Consultations and community engagement were conducted for the Minago Project in its entirety. 5.1 Introduction During the past five years (2007-2012), consultation and community engagements have occurred with government agencies, the public, First Nations and Métis on various aspects of the Minago Project. During this period, Victory Nickel has been involved with consultation and community engagement activities. Consultation and community engagement have occurred with government regulators, First Nations, Métis and the general public. Issues raised by each of these groups during this process have been documented and are summarized in the 2010 EIS document, Section 7.14 (Socio- Economic Conditions) (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010). Victory Nickel participated in community engagement in Norway House (Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) and Norway House Community (NHC), Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids First Nation (GRFN) and Grand Rapids Community (GRC), Cross Lake (Cross Lake Band of Indians (CLBI)) and Cross Lake Community (CLC), Moose Lake First Nation (MLFN) and Moose Lake Community (MLC), Snow Lake (public), and The Pas (Métis). There are no permanent residences near the Minago Project site. The major sectors of activity in the area are forestry, mineral exploration, hunting, fishing and trapping. The proposed TWRMF is located in the Cross Lake Resource Management Area. The entire Minago project is located in the NHCN Resource Management Area and the Cross Lake Band of Indians Resource Management Area. 5.2 Regulatory Agency Consultation and Engagement As part of the exploration and development process for the Minago Project, meetings between Victory Nickel Inc. (VNI) and provincial and federal regulatory agencies focused on environmental protection and wildlife, waste management, vegetation, fisheries, benthos, air and water quality, and permitting and regulatory requirements. Consultation and engagement first began in 2007 by introducing the Minago Project Scoping Study and Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). As the DFS evolved further, information was presented to the regulatory agencies. The regulatory agencies consulted include Science, Technology, Energy and Mines (STEM); Manitoba Conservation; MINAGO PROJECT 5-1 Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. Manitoba Water Stewardship; Environment Canada; and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. With regards to the proposed TWRMF, two meetings were held in Winnipeg (February 16, 2012 and April 25, 2013) to present the new facility. The comments made pertaining to the proposed TWRMF were incorporated in the planning and design of the TWRMF. Some of the issues raised by the regulatory agencies pertaining to the current TWRMF also apply to the proposed TWRMF; therefore, VNI’s response still applies to the proposed TWRMF. 5.2.1 Technical Advisory Committee and Government Meetings VNI had technical sessions with the provincial and federal government representatives, including the Provincial/Federal Technical Committee and consultants. The meetings were held in Winnipeg between 2007 and 2010 as given in Table 5.2-1. The meetings focused on DFS (Definitive Feasibility Study) components, Environmental Baseline Studies (vegetation, soil, fisheries, sediments, wildlife and water quality assessments, hydrology and hydrogeology), socio- economic assessment, geochemical characterization, geotechnical aspects, mining, nickel milling and ore processing, water management, pit dewatering, frac sand mining and processing, tailings MINAGO PROJECT 5-2 Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. Table 5.2-1 Meetings with Regulatory Agencies DATE CONTACT(S) KEY LOCATION ISSUE/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT(S) Preliminary Meeting to Introduce the Minago Project to 123 Main Manitoba Follow-up meeting on April 16, 15-Feb-07 MB Conservation Tracey Braun Street, 2007. Winnipeg, MB Conservation Environmental Assessment and Licensing Branch. Update the Manitoba Conservation Environmental Potential Meeting to present the 123 Main Assessment and Licensing Branch on the Project- project to a wider audience of 16-Apr-07 MB Conservation Tracey Braun Street, environmental baseline studies, consultations, schedule, regulators and technical Winnipeg, MB consultants engaged, trade-off studies and proposed reviewers. meeting with some members of the technical review. Preliminary Meeting to introduce the Minago project to ADM Ministry of 360-1395 18-Apr-07 John Fox Industry, Economic Development and Mines, Mineral Permitting Requirements Mines Elice Avenue Resource Division. Update the Manitoba Conservation Environmental 123 Main Assessment and Licensing Branch on the Project- project Future updates to the MB 08-Aug-07 MB Conservation Tracey Braun Street, development, environmental baseline studies, consultations, Conservation by VNI. Winnipeg, MB schedule. Science, Technology, STEM Office, Present the Minago Project, quarry lease, access road Future discussions and updates 22-Feb-08 Energy and Mines John Fox Winnipeg, MB permit applications. will be required. (STEM) – Prov. of Manitoba Canadian Environmental CEAA Board Future discussions and updates 20-Mar-08 Peter Boothroyd Meeting to introduce the Minago Project. Assessment Room will be required. Agency (CEAA) Minago Project Update: Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, MB Governmental Agencies and Hydrological program, Baseline studies (fisheries, MB Conservation/ Tracey Braun/ Hampton Inn, Feds were informed about the 26-Aug-08 geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, vegetation, TAC John Fox Winnipeg, MB Minago Project components and soils), social economic assessment, workforce levels, water issues. quality. Chiefs Ovide Minago Project Update (Feasibility Study Update, Mining, Greenwood Attendees were informed about GR, ML, CL, Mercredi, Jim Milling, Scheduling, Environmental Baseline Studies, 04-Sep-08 Inn Hotel, the Minago Project components STEM Tobacco, Alex community Engagement, Early Works, Social Economic Winnipeg, MB and issues. Robinson Assessment, employment Opportunities). Todd Schwatz, CEAA/EC Update/Discussions on Water 16-Dec-08 Reginald Ejeckam, Peter Boothroyd Minago Water Management Plan Review. Board Room Management Plan. Peter Boothroyd Peter Boothroyd/ CEAA/EC Project Update/First Nations 17-Mar-09 CEAA/ EC Project Update. Reginald Ejeckam Board Room Issues. MINAGO PROJECT 5-3 Environmental Impact Statement VICTORY NICKEL INC. Table 5.2-2 Meetings with Regulatory Agencies (cont'd) DATE CONTACT(S) KEY LOCATION ISSUE/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT(S) Tracey Hilton Hotel, Discussion with respect to 24-Mar-10 MB/ TAC/ CEAA Minago Project Update, Baseline Studies/ Effects Analysis. Braun/John Fox Winnipeg, MB Project Effects. MB Chris Beaumont- Ramada, 16-Feb-12 Proposed TWRMF PowerPoint presentations Conservation/EMI Smith Winnipeg, MB Energy and Discussion on EAL 2981 MB Chris Beaumont- Mines and 25-April-13 Proposed TWRMF amendments to include
Load more

Recommended publications
  • National Aboriginal Awareness Week Booklet
    National Aboriginal Awareness Week 2016 May 19–22 Aboriginal Awareness This week of celebration is an opportunity for all Canadians, especially young people and educators, who have the opportunity to create a Shared Teachings/Learnings environment to learn more about Aboriginal cultural heritages of Canada. By sharing our knowledge and experience, there will be greater understanding and harmony among all Canadians. In recognition of the many aboriginal cultures and experiential difference that exist among the BC and Canadian aboriginals, the Shared Teachings/Learnings suggested in this booklet are intended to highlight Aboriginal peoples, events, places, issues and realities that are statement of knowledge about Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, values, beliefs, traditions, history and languages. Source(s) Shared Learning: Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K–10 Did you know? Did you know that some of BC’s towns or cities have names that come from aboriginal sources. Find out what the following names mean and from which language the words come from. Match the names with the description. Chilliwack The name comes from an Okanagan word meaning “the always place”, in the sense of a permanent dwelling place. Coquitlam Is the name of the local tribe, ch.ihl-KWAY-uhk. This word is generally interpreted to mean “going back up”. Kamloops Is likely from the Salish tribal name which is translated as “small red salmon”. The name refers to the sockeye salmon common to the area. Suggestion: Make up your own matching work list or create a word search, etc. Place names reveal Aboriginal peoples’ contributions: Place names are never just meaningless sounds.
    [Show full text]
  • Ovide Mercredi to Lead Nan Team on Health Transformation
    NEWS RELEASE Tuesday November 14, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OVIDE MERCREDI TO LEAD NAN TEAM ON HEALTH TRANSFORMATION THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is pleased to announce that Ovide Mercredi will lead NAN’s work with the governments of Canada and Ontario for the transformation of health systems across NAN territory. “Transforming health systems across NAN territory is a monumental undertaking, and we are honoured that Ovide Mercredi and other health experts have accepted this challenge. Our First Nations are in a perpetual state of crisis, and health transformation is the pathway to rebuilding our inherent wellness systems, eliminating health disparities and achieving improved outcomes for our people,” said NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. “We are pleased to have commitments from the governments of Canada and Ontario to transform the health system with our First Nations as full partners in this process. We are engaging with key health partners including policy-makers, health care administrators and providers to build a health system that works for our people.” NAN’s health transformation team includes experts from NAN territory and Canada: • Helen Cromarty - NAN Elder and Health Advisor • Dr. Doris Mitchell - Family Physician, Chapleau area • Dr. Michael Kirlew - Family Physician, Sioux Lookout area • Mae Katt - Nurse Practitioner, Thunder Bay • Dr. Alika Lafontaine - Past President, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada “I am honoured to receive this appointment and I appreciate the trust placed in me by Grand Chief Fiddler and the leaders of Nishnawbe Aski Nation,” said Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
    [Show full text]
  • Cross-Border Ties Among Protest Movements the Great Plains Connection
    University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Great Plains Quarterly Great Plains Studies, Center for Spring 1997 Cross-Border Ties Among Protest Movements The Great Plains Connection Mildred A. Schwartz University of Illinois at Chicago Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/greatplainsquarterly Part of the Other International and Area Studies Commons Schwartz, Mildred A., "Cross-Border Ties Among Protest Movements The Great Plains Connection" (1997). Great Plains Quarterly. 1943. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/greatplainsquarterly/1943 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Great Plains Studies, Center for at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Great Plains Quarterly by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. CROSS .. BORDER TIES AMONG PROTEST MOVEMENTS THE GREAT PLAINS CONNECTION MILDRED A. SCHWARTZ This paper examines the connections among supporters willing to take risks. Thus I hypoth­ political protest movements in twentieth cen­ esize that protest movements, free from con­ tury western Canada and the United States. straints of institutionalization, can readily cross Protest movements are social movements and national boundaries. related organizations, including political pro­ Contacts between protest movements in test parties, with the objective of deliberately Canada and the United States also stem from changing government programs and policies. similarities between the two countries. Shared Those changes may also entail altering the geography, a British heritage, democratic prac­ composition of the government or even its tices, and a multi-ethnic population often give form. Social movements involve collective rise to similar problems. l Similarities in the efforts to bring about change in ways that avoid northern tier of the United States to the ad­ or reject established belief systems or organiza­ joining sections of Canada's western provinces tions.
    [Show full text]
  • Selecting Selinger: the 2009 Leadership Race and the Future of NDP Conventions in Manitoba∗
    Selecting Selinger: The 2009 Leadership Race and the Future of NDP Conventions in Manitoba∗ Jared J. Wesley, University of Manitoba [email protected] Paper for Presentation at The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association Concordia University, Montreal June 2010 Abstract In a delegated convention held in October, 2009, the Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP) selected former Finance Minister Greg Selinger to replace Canada's longest-serving and most popular premier, Gary Doer. Official appeals filed by the victor’s chief rival, Steve Ashton, and persistent criticism of the process in the media raised significant concerns over the method by which the new premier was selected. These complaints proved a fleeting fixation of the media, and have not harmed the NDP’s popularity or affected the smooth transition of the premiership from Doer to Selinger. Yet, questions persist as to whether the 2009 leadership race marked the last delegated convention in the history of the Manitoba New Democratic Party. This paper examines the 2009 leadership race in the context of contests past, analyzing the list of criticisms directed at the process. Grounding its findings in the comments of delegates to the 2009 Convention, it concludes with a series of probable choices for the party, as it begins the process of considering reforms to its leadership selection process. Leading contenders for adoption include a pure one-member, one-vote system and a modified version similar to that of the federal NDP. ∗ Funding for the 2009 Manitoba NDP Convention Study was provided by the Faculty of Arts, Duff Roblin Professorship, and Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba, and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Politics and Governance.
    [Show full text]
  • Manitoba Regional Health Authority (RHA) DISTRICTS MCHP Area Definitions for the Period 2002 to 2012
    Manitoba Regional Health Authority (RHA) DISTRICTS MCHP Area Definitions for the period 2002 to 2012 The following list identifies the RHAs and RHA Districts in Manitoba between the period 2002 and 2012. The 11 RHAs are listed using major headings with numbers and include the MCHP - Manitoba Health codes that identify them. RHA Districts are listed under the RHA heading and include the Municipal codes that identify them. Changes / modifications to these definitions and the use of postal codes in definitions are noted where relevant. 1. CENTRAL (A - 40) Note: In the fall of 2002, Central changed their districts, going from 8 to 9 districts. The changes are noted below, beside the appropriate district area. Seven Regions (A1S) (* 2002 changed code from A8 to A1S *) '063' - Lakeview RM '166' - Westbourne RM '167' - Gladstone Town '206' - Alonsa RM 'A18' - Sandy Bay FN Cartier/SFX (A1C) (* 2002 changed name from MacDonald/Cartier, and code from A4 to A1C *) '021' - Cartier RM '321' - Headingley RM '127' - St. Francois Xavier RM Portage (A1P) (* 2002 changed code from A7 to A1P *) '090' - Macgregor Village '089' - North Norfolk RM (* 2002 added area from Seven Regions district *) '098' - Portage La Prairie RM '099' - Portage La Prairie City 'A33' - Dakota Tipi FN 'A05' - Dakota Plains FN 'A04' - Long Plain FN Carman (A2C) (* 2002 changed code from A2 to A2C *) '034' - Carman Town '033' - Dufferin RM '053' - Grey RM '112' - Roland RM '195' - St. Claude Village '158' - Thompson RM 1 Manitoba Regional Health Authority (RHA) DISTRICTS MCHP Area
    [Show full text]
  • Section M: Community Support
    Section M: Community Support Page 251 of 653 Community Support Health Canada’s Regional Advisor for Children Special Services has developed the Children’s Services Reference Chart for general information on what types of health services are available in the First Nations’ communities. Colour coding was used to indicate where similar services might be accessible from the various community programs. A legend that explains each of the colours /categories can be found in the centre of chart. By using the chart’s colour coding system, resource teachers may be able to contact the communities’ agencies and begin to open new lines of communication in order to create opportunities for cost sharing for special needs services with the schools. However, it needs to be noted that not all First Nations’ communities offer the depth or variety of the services described due to many factors (i.e., budgets). Unfortunately, there are times when special needs services are required but cannot be accessed for reasons beyond the school and community. It is then that resource teachers should contact Manitoba’s Regional Advisor for Children Special Services to ask for direction and assistance in resolving the issue. Manitoba’s Regional Advisor, Children’s Special Services, First Nations and Inuit Health Programs is Mary L. Brown. Phone: 204-­‐983-­‐1613 Fax: 204-­‐983-­‐0079 Email: [email protected] On page two is the Children’s Services Reference Chart and on the following page is information from the chart in a clearer and more readable format including
    [Show full text]
  • Treating Water in a Remote Location Westech Package Treatment Plant
    Treating Water in a Remote Location WesTech Package Treatment Plant CASE STUDY Location: Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada Raw water from Cross Lake has turbidities The WesTech-provided PLC controls allow Owner: Cross Lake First Nation ranging from 9-12 NTU and raw water color for automatic operation of the treatment unit Engineer: SEG Engineering as high as 126 Pt-Co units. and chemical feed system, as well as auto- Contractor: Wescan Mechanical Services mated backwashing of the filters. Backwash of the roughing filter is done using untreated Package Treatment Plant raw water, whereas the polishing filter is Substantial Problem In the fall of 2004, WesTech Engineering periodically backwashed with treated water. was contracted to supply a 350 gpm Pack- In 2003, SEG Engineering was contracted age Treatment Plant. The Package Treatment In May of 2005, during a seven-day to design a new water treatment plant for Plant is a skid-mounted treatment unit that performance test, WesTech successfully the Cross Lake First Nation. Located utilizes a buoyant, up-flow, coarse media demonstrated that the Package Treatment approximately 370 miles north of Winnipeg, roughing filter followed by a downflow, fine- Plant could meet or exceed all of the this remote community of 5,000 people is media polishing filter. performance criteria required and the plant only accessible by air or, during the cold was turned over to the Cross Lake First Nation. winter months, by ice roads. Inaccessibility, Water enters the Package Treatment Plant cold weather, and high raw-water color and flows up through 48” of 3-5 mm were only a few of the design challenges polyethylene media where approximately that SEG Engineering faced for this new 85% of the raw water turbidity and color is water treatment plant.
    [Show full text]
  • Community Economic Development ~ Indigenous Engagement Strategy for Momentum, Calgary Alberta 2016
    Community Economic Development ~ Indigenous Engagement Strategy for Momentum, Calgary Alberta 2016 1 Research and report prepared for Momentum by Christy Morgan and Monique Fry April 2016 2 Executive Summary ~ Momentum & Indigenous Community Economic Development: Two worldviews yet working together for change Momentum is a Community Economic Development (CED) organization located in Calgary, Alberta. Momentum partners with people living on low income to increase prosperity and support the development of local economies with opportunities for all. Momentum currently operates 18 programs in Financial Literacy, Skills Training and Business Development. Momentum began the development of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy (IES) in the spring of 2016. This process included comparing the cultural elements of the Indigenous community and Momentum’s programing, defining success, and developing a learning strategy for Momentum. Data was collected through interviews, community information sessions, and an online survey. The information collected was incorporated into Momentum’s IES. Commonalities were identified between Momentum’s approach to CED based on poverty reduction and sustainable livelihoods, and an Indigenous CED approach based on cultural caring and sharing for collective wellbeing. Both approaches emphasize changing social conditions which result in a community that is better at meeting the needs of all its members. They share a focus on local, grassroots development, are community orientated, and are holistic strength based approaches. The care taken by Momentum in what they do and how they do it at a personal, program and organizational level has parallels to the shared responsibility held within Indigenous communities. Accountability for their actions before their stakeholders and a deep-rooted concern for the wellbeing of others are keystones in both approaches.
    [Show full text]
  • Regional Stakeholders in Resource Development Or Protection of Human Health
    REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS IN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OR PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH In this section: First Nations and First Nations Organizations ...................................................... 1 Tribal Council Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s) ......................................... 8 Government Agencies with Roles in Human Health .......................................... 10 Health Canada Environmental Health Officers – Manitoba Region .................... 14 Manitoba Government Departments and Branches .......................................... 16 Industrial Permits and Licensing ........................................................................ 16 Active Large Industrial and Commercial Companies by Sector........................... 23 Agricultural Organizations ................................................................................ 31 Workplace Safety .............................................................................................. 39 Governmental and Non-Governmental Environmental Organizations ............... 41 First Nations and First Nations Organizations 1 | P a g e REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS FIRST NATIONS AND FIRST NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Berens River First Nation Box 343, Berens River, MB R0B 0A0 Phone: 204-382-2265 Birdtail Sioux First Nation Box 131, Beulah, MB R0H 0B0 Phone: 204-568-4545 Black River First Nation Box 220, O’Hanley, MB R0E 1K0 Phone: 204-367-8089 Bloodvein First Nation General Delivery, Bloodvein, MB R0C 0J0 Phone: 204-395-2161 Brochet (Barrens Land) First Nation General Delivery,
    [Show full text]
  • Interview with Phil Fontaine *
    Interview with Phil Fontaine * BRYAN P. SCHWARTZ I. INTRODUCTION Bryan Paul Schwartz (BPS): You grew up in Sagkeeng,1 and you were one 2018 CanLIIDocs 10536 of nineteen children? Phil Fontaine (PF): No, I was one of twelve. BPS: Twelve, yeah. PF: Ten boys, two girls. I was the youngest boy, number ten, and then there were my two younger sisters. There are four of us left; an older brother, obviously, and myself, and my sisters Thelma and Audrey. BPS: We don’t need to discuss this if you don’t want to relive it, but you are a survivor of the residential school system. PF: Yes, I attended two residential schools. All of my siblings were residential school students, except for the two that died before they reached * Interview conducted by Bryan P. Schwartz. Phil Fontaine is an Indigenous leader and advocate. Throughout his life, Phil served as Chief of the Sagkeeng First Nation, as the Manitoba Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations and the Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. In 1997, he became the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Then, Phil became Chief Commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in 2001. After this, Phil was re-elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in 2003 and 2006, becoming the first person to serve as National Chief for three terms. Phil has received a multitude of awards including the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, numerous honorary doctorates, the Order of Manitoba, and the Order of Canada. After completing his terms as National Chief, Phil has continued to advocate for Indigenous peoples through initiatives such as the Recognition2Action Campaign.
    [Show full text]
  • Conference Report
    Conference Report Treaty No. 6 Territory Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Teachers Credit Union Place March 26-27, 2008 Introduction “As Long as the Sun Shines” was a first-of-its-kind national event consisting of a national Treaty Elders Gathering and a national Treaty Implementation Conference. The event was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the Traditional Territory of the Treaty Six First Nations in March 2008. The National Treaty Elders Gathering was held from March 24-25, 2008 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and was hosted by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Center. The Treaty Implementation Conference took place from March 26-27, 2008 and was jointly organized by the Assembly of First Nations and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. This event brought together Elders, First Nations’ Chiefs and political leaders from across the country, federal representatives and various speakers with expertise on Treaties and Treaty implementation issues. The conference delegates discussed Crown-First Nations Treaty implementation issues in all regions of Canada from pre- Confederation Treaties of peace and friendship to the diverse Treaties entered into between the Crown and First Nations from 1867 to the present day. The purpose of the conference was to provide a national forum to share perspectives on options for advancing Treaty implementation in all parts of the country. The conference objective was to start a process for developing a joint First Nations-Crown action plan to address Treaty implementation issues. This conference was borne of the work under the First Nations~Federal Crown Political Accord of May 31, 2005 and a commitment made as part of the specific claims reform process in November 2007 between the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
    [Show full text]
  • Native Studies: Middle Years (Grades 5-8): a Teacher's Resource Book
    Native Studies: Middle Years (Grades 5 to 8) ’s A Teacher Resource Book Renewing Education: Manitoba New Directions Education and Training Linda G. McIntosh Minister NATIVE STUDIES: MIDDLE YEARS (GRADES 5 TO 8) A Teacher’s Resource Book 1997 Manitoba Education and Training ISBN 0-7711-1211-4 Copyright © 1997, the Crown in Right of Manitoba as represented by the Minister of Education and Training. Manitoba Education and Training, School Programs Division, Program Development Branch, 1970 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0Y9. Every effort has been made to provide proper acknowledgement of original sources and to comply with copyright law. If cases are identified where this has not been done, please notify Manitoba Education and Training to correct any omissions. Acknowledgements ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Manitoba Education and Training gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following individuals in the development of Native Studies: Middle Years (Grades 5 to 8), A Teacher’s Resource Book. First Nations Elder Ms Myrtle Thomas Peguis, Manitoba Writer Dan Thomas Consultant Humanities Unit Manitoba Education and Training Members of the Development Team Byron Apetagon Norway House High School Frontier S.D. No. 48 Margaret Fiddler Peguis Central School Peguis, Manitoba Sophie Ledoux Winnipegosis Collegiate Duck Mountain S.D. No. 34 Marshall Murdock Winnipeg, Manitoba Connie Singleterry Garden Hill, Manitoba Larry Tait Roland Lauze School Nelson House, Manitoba Pilot Teachers of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 (1986-89) Debbie Beach Hugh John
    [Show full text]