Chapter 5 – Project Consultations

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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 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

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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 ...... 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 ...... 5-21

Table 5.4-5 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Métis Federation ...... 5-24

Table 5.4-6 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Snow Lake ...... 5-25

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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 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;

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Manitoba Water Stewardship; Environment ; and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. With regards to the proposed TWRMF, two meetings were held in (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

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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.

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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 the Conservation/EMI Smith Innovation proposed TWRMF Board Room Siobhan Burland 17-October-13 Greenwood Board Room TWRMF Ross Siobhan Burland MB 05-Dec-13 MB Conservation Proposed TWRMF Discussion on the proposed Ross Conservation

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management, waste rock dumps, design basis and criteria, site reclamation, Métis and First Nations consultations and engagement, and permitting.

The issues and comments raised during these meetings were incorporated in the planning and design of the Minago Project and are summarized in Table 5.2-2. Supplemental materials for the Technical Advisory Committee and government meetings are given in the 2010 EAP/EIS the Appendix 5.4.

Some of the issues raised by TAC pertaining to the current TWRMF also apply to the proposed TWRMF; therefore, VNI’s response still applies to the proposed TWRMF.

5.2.2 2005 Wildlife Consultation Efforts

The baseline wildlife assessment involved an informal consultation process to gather knowledge from individuals who are most familiar with the wildlife attributes of the project study area. Consultation specifically included discussions on the selection of Valued Ecosystem and Cultural Components (VECCs), the impact assessment approach and baseline habitat assessment methods at the VECC level, issues and management concerns surrounding the project and selected VECCs, and available baseline knowledge and knowledge gaps for the selected VECCs in the study area. The wildlife consultations were held with local conservation officers, first nations, trappers (2010 EAP/EIS, Table 5.3-1), and fishers.

5.3 First Nations Consultation and Engagement

The Minago Project area falls within the traditional territory and specifically the Norway House Resource Management Area. In 2007, in-depth community meetings were initiated to introduce the project. In 2008, additional community engagement meetings were initiated to discuss preliminary findings of the Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS) and some of the design basis and criteria for the Frac Sand Plant, water management systems, pit dewatering systems, mine, mill, tailings storage facility, waste rock dumps, and overall site infrastructure. In 2009, Victory Nickel concentrated on negotiating Social Economic Participation Agreement with Cross Lake, Grand Rapids and Moose Lake First Nations.

Overall, there were more positive impacts issues raised than negative ones. The positive impacts are summarized in Section 7.14 and are detailed in Appendix 5.4 of the 2010 EAP/EIS document (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010). The concerns that the First Nations (NHCN, CLBI, MLCN and GRCN) and Métis had were in regard to impacts to wildlife, water, social issues and traditional land use. Key concerns and Victory Nickel’s responses are presented in Section 7.14 (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010 EAP/EIS) and summarized in Table 5.2-2.

Some of the issues raised by First Nations and Metis pertaining to the 2010 EAP/EIS TWRMF also apply to the proposed TWRMF; therefore, VNI’s response still applies to the proposed TWRMF.

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5.4 Community Involvement

Along with meetings with , (Grand Rapids), (Moose Lake), Cross Lake Band of Bands and the Métis Federation of Manitoba, a series of public open houses were held to allow residents of Norway House, Cross Lake, Moose Lake, Grand Rapids, and Snow Lake to provide comment on the project’s progress and proposed activities (2010 EAP/EIS).

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Table 5.2-3 2007-2010 Consultation Issues and Responses

Issues Raised During Consultations Company Response and Community Engagement Wildlife issues: Will initiate an animal sightings log as per Wildlife Elders and Band members were very Management Protection Plan in Section 9 of this concerned about wildlife. document and the 2010 EIS (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010). Overuse of Transportation Corridors The TCs will be gated and will be private and would not (TCs): be used by any third party, except in emergency People using it to come in and hunt situations. moose. Concerns over the negative impacts on The impacts are covered under the environmental First Nations. assessment. Use of chemicals at the mine. A limited number of chemicals will be used to process ore. Flotation reagents, explosives, fuels and lubricants are the primary chemicals. Reclamation of the area: It is VNI’s policy to reclaim disturbed areas in a timely There should be a requirement for a manner and requirements for bonding exists under the reclamation bond from the provincial MB Minerals Act. government. There are environmental concerns, The impacts will be covered under the environmental which will require more information impact assessment (EIA). before the band could support the mine. Fishing, trapping and logging activities The project is designed with appropriate control may be affected negatively although measures not to affect fishing activities. The measures Minago is located rather far from are detailed in the environmental impact statement. Grand Rapids. Effect of the project on trapping will be localized and discussions with the RTL holder from Norway House have been initiated. The open-pit operations will affect the All these aspects are taken into consideration when eco-system: air, water, vegetation, planning and designing the Minago Project. Details animals, and humans. pertaining to these environmental attributes are covered in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Economic benefits may be outweighed It will be difficult for VNI to control the use of such by resulting social problems such as substances in the communities. However, VNI will crack and meth abuse. implement a Drug Abuse Policy for its employees, contractors, suppliers and sub contractors. It is important to note that there are existing government programs to deal with substance abuse and the communities of interest can tap into such services when needed. Spillway from the mine into Minago All flows to the Minago River will be controlled River will affect trapping and fishing. discharges that will be monitored. The discharge system design and related monitoring systems are given in the EIS.

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Table 5.2-2 2007-2010 Consultation Issues and Responses (cont'd)

Issues Raised During Consultations Company Response and Community Engagement Currently, drug and alcohol abuse is It will be difficult for VNI to control the use of such very serious in the community and the substances in the communities. However, VNI will mine may increase the problem. implement a Drug Abuse Policy for its employees, contractors, suppliers and sub contractors. It is important to note that there are existing government programs to deal with substance abuse and the communities of interest can tap into such services. People have not forgotten the VNI will not follow the paths of other companies. VNI mistreatment by other companies, should be judged by its own actions and not actions by which did not keep their promises. others. For example, VNI initiated contacts with the First Nations about the Minago Project and will continue to communicate as the project evolves. The mine will contaminate herbs that On the basis of the vegetation studies, there are no the locals use for medicine and food. herbs documented that locals use for medicine and food. The results from archeological study showed that the project area has no archaeological attributes. Sudden influx of money in the VNI will have no control on this matter. However, the community may cause crime to go up. company will encourage employees to undertake financial management courses. It is also important to mention that there are government programs available that the communities of interest can use to deal with financial problems if they occur. Families may be uprooted by First Nations who choose to stay in their communities relocating to the campsite. will have a choice to commute to work. VNI will provide reasonable transportation to and from the Minago Project. The employees also can car pool. Project may affect the trappers and The project will not affect fishers. Impacts on trapping fishers. will be localized and VNI has initiated discussions with the affected individual trappers. Potential Environmental degradation of There will be no uncontrolled discharges to Lake the Lake Winnipeg and Limestone Winnipeg and Limestone Bay. All discharges to Oakley Bay. Creek will meet regulatory requirements. Animals and other wildlife will be There will be no significant impacts on animals and affected. wildlife. Details pertaining to these attributes are covered in the EIA. Project will interfere with the water The water table in Minago’s vicinity will not be affected. table and pollute the air (toxins) and This has been confirmed from pumping tests the water. undertaken by Golder Associates. Furthermore, VNI will initiate monitoring programs during operations. The details pertaining to groundwater aspects are covered in the EIA. Economic development comes with its It will be difficult for VNI to control the use of such social problems such as drug abuse substances in the communities. However, VNI will and alcoholism. implement a Drug Abuse Policy for its employees, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. It is important to note that there are existing government programs to deal with substance abuse and the communities of interest can tap into such services.

Source: Wardrop, 2009b

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Table 5.3-1 First Nations Consultation / Community Engagement Meetings with Trappers

DATE CONTACT KEY CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS Site Visit - Site visit and discussed aspects related to their To get back to Mr. Anderson with Minago Property Alfred Anderson trapline. Mr. A. Anderson would like VNI to move his respect to potential project impacts and and Northbrook 26-Feb-08 and Jesse Alfred Anderson cabin or built him another one somewhere else within related mitigation. Where impacts Hotel, Grand Anderson his trapline and he would like to be compensated for cannot be mitigated, Mr. Anderson Rapids – Owner the loss of use and income from trapping. proposed to be compensated. of Trapline #7 Alfred Anderson Alfred Anderson Greenwood Project Update/ Discussions regarding the The Anderson’s get back to VNI with 13-Jan-10 and Jesse (with Laird Hotel, Winnipeg Anderson’s expectations. regards to their expectations. Anderson Tomalty)

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The details pertaining to meeting dates and locations are given in Tables 5.3-1 and 5.4-1 through 5.4-6. The issues raised during the meetings concerned employment and business opportunities, including the issues summarized in Table 5.2-2. Meetings with the members of the Métis Federation of Manitoba (MMF) were held in Grand Rapids on May 08, 2007, in Norway House on May 23, 2007, and in The Pas on October 08, 2008. Victory Nickel also participated in the 2008 MMF Annual General Meeting that was held in Brandon, Manitoba. Supplemental materials for the community engagement programs are given in the 2010 EIS document Appendix 5.4 (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010).

5.5 Public Consultation

There is some overlap between the Communities of Interest (COI) and the public as the majority of the local communities, notably Grand Rapids, Norway House, Moose Lake, and Cross Lake, are represented by members of the Cree Nations. In addition to respective community band councils, each community has its own local government. People from the local communities also attended scheduled meetings in Norway House, Cross Lake, Moose Lake, and Grand Rapids.

VNI initiated community consultations in 2007 when undertaking its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and continued these consultations and community engagements through October, 2008. Initially, the purpose of the consultation was to provide information on the results of the Scoping Study and the type and amount of work planned for the DFS. The consultation process evolved in response to participants’ suggestions, and as people became aware of the project, they were able to contribute information to VNI. Between 2006 and 2008, VNI met on many occasions with individuals, groups and communities to share information. In addition to meeting with local people, VNI also encouraged and provided opportunities for locals to participate in the project through employment opportunities. Employing and involving locals in VNI’s business helped VNI understand local concerns and values. Some of the issues raised by the public and northern communities pertaining to the 2010 EAP/EIS TWRMF also apply to the proposed TWRMF; therefore, VNI’s response still applies to the proposed TWRMF.

Details of all public consultations are summarized in Tables 5.4-1 through 5.4-6. Supplemental materials to the consultations are given in the 2010 EAP/EIS document, Appendix 5.4 (Victory Nickel Inc., 2010).

5.6 Future Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings

As the project progresses, Victory Nickel will hold additional consultation and community engagement meetings with the First Nations, Métis, government, the public and other stakeholders to present and discuss project related information.

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Table 5.4-1 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Cross Lake

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Preliminary meeting to introduce the CLFN Contact Person: Councilor John A. Cross Lake – Chief Councilor Jon Norway House Band 12-Feb-07 Minago Project to Cross Lake First Nation Thomas and Understanding of the Minago and Council Angus Office (CLFN) – Chief and Council. Project by CLFN. Open House to introduce the Minago Meeting was attended by more than 40 Councilor Jon Cross Lake 14-May-07 Cross Lake Project to the Cross Lake Residents Cross Lake Band Members and Cross Lake Angus Community Centre (CLFN, Metis and Public). Community and their Leaders. Update the three communities on project Grand Rapids, Moose Place Louis Riel Update on the Minago Project Feasibility, Ovide Mercredi status, potential meeting with the Manitoba 08-Aug-07 Lake and Cross Lake Hotel, Polaris Board Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) and Deputy Premier, Victory Nickel to develop an Chiefs and Councils Room, Winnipeg Training Issues. MOU. Norway House, Grand First nations to work with VNI to determine Discuss training needs for the Minago Rapids, Cross Lake, Ovide Mercredi Legislative Building, training needs. Identified key government 11-Sep-07 Project, training requirements for First Moose Lake Chiefs Winnipeg, MB officers to work with GR /NHCN/ML/CL First Nations, funding source for training. and Councils Nations with respect to training needs. Update on the Minago Project Feasibility, Norway House, Grand Update the three communities on project NHCN, GRCN, Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) and Rapids, Cross Lake, Greenwood Inn Hotel, status, developed a joint agenda for the 12-Sep-07 MLCN and Training Issues and preparation to meet Moose Lake Chiefs Winnipeg meeting with the Manitoba Deputy Premier CLCN Chiefs with the Deputy Premier with respect to and Councils (1:00 PM at the Legislature). training needs. Reconvened after the meeting with the NHCN Chief and Council walked out of the Norway House, Grand NHCN, GRCN, Deputy Premier to form a Task Force meeting asking for exclusivity of the project. Rapids, Cross Lake, Greenwood Inn Hotel, 12-Sep-07 MLCN and representing all four First Nations, to look The other three Nations continued with the Moose Lake Chiefs Winnipeg CLCN Chiefs into aspects related to training for these meeting and came up with a partial list of and Councils Nations. Task Force Members. Draft MOU reviewed and comments received GR/ML/CL Chiefs and Mystery Lake Inn Update the three First Nations about the from the Nations. The comments were used 16-Oct-07 Ovide Mercredi Council Thompson, MB project and then review draft MOU. to revise the MOU. A revised draft MOU was sent to the Nations thereafter. To obtain feedback from GR, ML, CL with Penthouse, Place GR/ML/CL Chiefs and respect to the draft Memorandum of Reviewed the draft of MOU. Set up the 14-Nov-07 Ovide Mercredi Louis Riel, Winnipeg, th Council Understanding (MOU) issued to GR, ML, MOU signing date: December, 7 , 2007. MB CL on October 16, 2007. ML/GR/CL Chiefs and Met with the Nations to review the revised 06-Dec-07 Ovide Mercredi The Pas, MB Finalized the MOU ready for signing. Councils and Elders MOU in order to finalize it for signing.

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Table 5.4-1 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Cross Lake (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT ML/GR/CL Chiefs and Ovide Signed an MOU with Cross Lake, Moose 07-Dec-07 The Pas, MB Met with the Nations to sign an MOU. Councils and Elders Mercredi Lake and Grand Rapids first Nations. Project Update meeting and preliminary Updated the Nations about the Minago ML/GR/CL Chiefs and Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 19-Mar-08 discussions with respect to IBA preparation Project and discussed IBA issues and the Councils and Elders Mercredi Winnipeg for a meeting with the Mines Minister. going forward. Minago Project Update (Feasibility Study Update, Mining, Milling, Scheduling, Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, Environmental Baseline Studies, Attendees were informed about the Minago 04-Sep-08 GR, ML, CL, STEM Mercredi Winnipeg, MB Community Engagement, Early Works, Project components and issues. Social Economic Assessment, Employment Opportunities). Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac GR, ML, CL Sand, Nickel mining, Hydrogeological Chief and program, Baseline studies (fisheries, GR, ML, and CL communities were informed GR, ML, CL Chiefs Greenwood Inn Hotel, 18-Sep-08 Council (is it geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, about the Minago Project components and and Council Winnipeg, MB the same as vegetation, soils), social economic issues. contact) assessment, workforce levels, water quality. VNI and the first Nations will get together to Meeting of the government representatives carry out initial discussions with respect to STEM, Conservation, Ovide Radisson Hotel, and First Nations to discuss the Minago IBA and road construction benefits to the 16-Apr-09 ADM-STEM, GR, ML, Mercredi Winnipeg, MB project. Initiating IBA discussions with VNI First Nations. To that effect, a meeting with CL and permitting of the quarry lease. COI (GR/ML/CL) was planned on May 14, 2009. The attendees were updated about the CL, GR and ML agreed to commence GR, ML, CL Chiefs Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 14-May-09 Minago Project. Kick-off discussions with discussions regarding to the social- and Council Mercredi Winnipeg, MB respect to social-economic matters. economic matters. Contractors Forum - Minago Project 28-29-May- GR, ML, CL Chiefs Ovide Draft social economic agreement MMF Hall, The Pas update and social economic agreement 09 and Council Mercredi formulation. formulation.

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Table 5.4-1 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Cross Lake (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Discussed the social-economic agreement (purpose, terms, confidentiality, business opportunities, employment, training and GR and CL were informed about sections of GR, CL Chiefs and Ovide Kikiwak Inn, The Pas, education development, environment, 28 June 09 the social-economic agreement and Council Mercredi MB resource conservation, accountability, discussed details of it. communication, management of agreement, dispute resolution, mine closure). Discussed the social-economic agreement (purpose, terms, confidentiality, business opportunities, employment, training and GR and CL were informed about sections of GR, CL Chiefs and Ovide Kikiwak Inn, The Pas, education development, environment, 29-Jun-09 the social-economic agreement and Council Mercredi MB resource conservation, accountability, discussed details of it. communication, management of agreement, dispute resolution, and mine closure). VNI updated the Nations about the Minago Review of the draft IBA Agreement. Project and discussed IBA issues. VNI will GR, ML, CL Chiefs Ovide Grand Rapids Band Discussed the need of a comprehensive 05-Aug-09 get back to the Nations with regards to the and Council Mercredi Hall, MB training program for the Nations and the training program, funding and the need for funding for such initiative. coordinators for all the communities. Discussed with the COI: employment training and business opportunities MB Government, GR, coordinator; shop steward; implementation VNI updated the Nations about the Minago Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 18-Nov-09 ML, CL Chiefs and committee composition; employment Project and discussed specific issues of the Mercredi Winnipeg, MB Council quotas; socio-economic development and social-economic agreement program. remedial fund; money matters; ratification clause; indemnity clause.

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Table 5.4-2 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Moose Lake

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Moose Lake – Meeting was attended by more than 30 Band Preliminary Meeting to introduce the Chief and Chief Philip Members and Moose Lake Community. 02-May-07 Moose Lake Band Office Minago Project to Moose Lake First Nation Council and Buck Formed a provisional community liaison (MLFN) – Chief, Council and Members. Band Members committee to collect community concerns. Open House to introduce the Minago Meeting was attended by more than 70 Chief Philip Moose Lake Community 17-May-07 Moose Lake Project to the Moose Lake Residents Cross Lake Band Members and Cross Lake Buck Centre (MLFN, Metis and Public). Community members and their leaders. Grand Rapids, Update the three communities on project Moose Lake and Place Louis Riel Hotel, Update on the Minago Project Feasibility, Ovide status, potential meeting with the Manitoba 08-Aug-07 Cross Lake Polaris Board Room, Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) and Mercredi Deputy Premier, Victory Nickel to develop a Chiefs and Winnipeg Training Issues. MOU. Councils Norway House, Grand Rapids, First Nations to work with VNI to determine Ovide Discuss training needs for the Minago Cross Lake, Legislative Building, training needs. Identified key government 11-Sep-07 Mercredi Project, training requirements for First Moose Lake Winnipeg, MB officers to work with GR /NHCN/ML/CL First Nations, funding source for training. Chiefs and Nations with respect to training needs. Councils Norway House, Update on the Minago Project Feasibility, Grand rapids, Update the three communities on project NHCN, GRCN, Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) and Cross Lake, Greenwood Inn Hotel, status, developed a joint agenda for the 12-Sep-07 MLCN and Training Issues and preparation to meet Moose Lake Winnipeg meeting with the Manitoba Deputy Premier CLCN Chiefs with the Deputy Premier with respect to Chiefs and (1:00 PM at the Legislature). training needs. Councils Norway House, Reconvened after the meeting with the NHCN Chief and Council walked out of the Grand rapids, NHCN, GRCN, Deputy Premier to form a Task Force meeting asking for exclusivity of the project. Cross Lake, Greenwood Inn Hotel, 12-Sep-07 MLCN and representing all four First Nations, to look The other three Nations continued with the Moose Lake Winnipeg CLCN Chiefs into aspects related to training for these meeting and came up with a partial list of Chiefs and Nations. Task Force Members. Councils Draft MOU reviewed and comments received GR/ML/CL Ovide Mystery Lake Inn Update the three First Nations about the from the Nations. The comments were used 16-Oct-07 Chiefs and Mercredi Thompson, MB project and then review draft MOU. to revise the MOU. A revised draft MOU was council sent to the Nations thereafter.

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Table 5.4-2 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Moose Lake (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT To obtain feedback from GR, ML, CL with GR/ML/CL Penthouse, Place Louis respect to the draft Memorandum of Reviewed the draft of MOU. Set up the MOU 14-Nov-07 Chiefs and Ovide Mercredi th Riel, Winnipeg, MB Understanding (MOU) issued to GR, ML, signing date: December, 7 , 2007. Council CL on October 16, 2007. ML/GR/CL Chiefs and Met with the Nations to review the revised 06-Dec-07 Ovide Mercredi The Pas, MB Finalized the MOU ready for signing. Councils and MOU in order to finalize it for signing. Elders ML/GR/CL Chiefs and Signed an MOU with Cross Lake, Moose 07-Dec-07 Ovide Mercredi The Pas, MB Met with the Nations to sign an MOU. Councils and Lake and Grand Rapids first Nations. Elders ML/GR/CL Project Update meeting and preliminary Updated the Nations about the Minago Chiefs and Greenwood Inn Hotel, 19-Mar-08 Ovide Mercredi discussions with respect to IBA preparation Project and discussed IBA issues and the Councils and Winnipeg for a meeting with the Mines Minister. going forward. Elders Minago Project Update (Feasibility Study Update, Mining, Milling, Scheduling, GR, ML, CL, Greenwood Inn Hotel, Environmental Baseline Studies, Attendees were informed about the Minago 04-Sep-08 Ovide Mercredi STEM Winnipeg Community Engagement, Early Works, Project components and issues. Social Economic Assessment, Employment Opportunities). Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, Hydrogeological GR, ML, CL program, Baseline studies (fisheries, GR, ML, and CL communities were informed Greenwood Inn Hotel, 18-Sep-08 Chief and Ovide Mercredi geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, about the Minago Project components and Winnipeg Council vegetation, soils), social economic issues. assessment, workforce levels, water quality. Public Open House Meeting to provide a Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Moose Lake Sand, Nickel mining, Hydrogeological The Moose Lake community was informed Chief Jim Moose Lake Community 07-Oct-08 Chief Jim program, Baseline studies (fisheries, about the Minago project components and Tobacco Hall Tobacco geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, issues. vegetation, soils), social economic assessment.

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Table 5.4-2 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Moose Lake (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT VNI and the first Nations will get together to STEM, Meeting of the government representatives carry initial discussions with respect to IBA Conservation, Radisson Hotel, Winnipeg, and First Nations to discuss the Minago 16-Apr-09 John Fox and road construction benefits to the First ADM-STEM, MB project. Initiating IBA discussions with VNI Nations. To that effect, a meeting with COI GR, ML, CL and permitting of the quarry lease. (GR/ML/CL) was planned on May 14, 2009. GR, ML, CL The attendees were updated about the CL, GR and ML agreed to commence Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 14-May-09 Chiefs and Minago Project. Kick-off discussions with discussions regarding to the social- Mercredi Winnipeg, MB Council respect to social-economic matters. economic matters. VNI updated the Nations about the Minago Review of the draft IBA Agreement. GR, ML, CL Project and discussed IBA issues. VNI will Ovide Grand Rapids Band Hall, Discussed the need of a comprehensive 05-Aug-09 Chief and get back to the nations with regards to the Mercredi MB training program for the Nations and the Council training program, funding and the need for funding for such initiative. coordinators for all the communities. Update the two Nations about the Minago The Nations were informed about the GR,ML Chiefs Ovide Greenwood Inn, Winnipeg, Project. Cross Lake could not attend. Project. VNI will address the First Nations 29-0ct-09 and Council Mercredi MB Discussed campsite location, an access concerns with regards to the issues raised road to the site. during the meeting. Discussed the COI; employment training MB and business opportunities coordinator; Government, shop steward; implementation committee VNI updated the Nations about the Minago Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 18-Nov-09 GR, ML, CL composition; employment quotas; socio- Project and discussed specific issues of the Mercredi Winnipeg, MB Chiefs and economic development and remedial fund; social-economic agreement program. Council money matters; ratification clause; indemnity clause.

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Table 5.4-3 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Grand Rapids

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES / PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Grand Rapids Pelican Nest Preliminary Meeting to introduce the First Nation Chief Ovide Open House Person: Heidi Cook and 13-Feb-07 Restaurant, Grand Minago Project to Grand Rapids First (GRFN) – Chief Mercredi Project Understanding. Rapids Nations (GRFN) – Chief and Council. and Council Grand Rapids First nation Pelican Nest (GRFN) – Potential dates for Open House in Open House set for May 08, 2007 at the 03-Apr-07 Ernie Turner Restaurant, Grand Assistant to the Grand Rapids (Public). Band Office in Grand Rapids. Rapids Chief: Ernie Turner Open House (OH) date set, local Potential dates for Open House in GRFN: Heidi Grand Rapids Band coordinator appointed by GRFN, OH 04-Apr-07 Heidi Cook Grand Rapids and who, what, when Cook Office budget developed and Budget Approved by and logistical issues. VNI. Grand Rapids Open House to introduce the Minago Meeting was attended by more than 50 First Nation and Kevin Grand Rapids Band 08-May-07 Project to the Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Band Members and Grand Grand Rapids Beardy Community Hall Residents (GRFN, Metis and Public). Rapids Community and their lead. Community Grand Rapids, Update the three communities on project Place Louis Riel Update on the Minago Project Moose Lake and Ovide status, potential meeting with the Manitoba 08-Aug-07 Hotel, Polaris Board Feasibility, Environmental Baseline Cross Lake Chiefs Mercredi Deputy Premier, Victory Nickel to develop a Room, Winnipeg Study (EBS) and Training Issues. and Councils MOU. Norway House, Grand Rapids, First nations to work with VNI to determine Ovide Discuss training needs for the Minago Cross Lake, Legislative Building, training needs. Identified key government 11-Sep-07 Mercredi Project, training requirements for First Moose Lake Winnipeg, MB officers to work with GR /NHCN/ML/CL Nations, funding source for training. Chiefs and First Nations with respect to training needs. Councils

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Table 5.4-3 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Grand Rapids (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES / PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Update on the Minago Project Norway House, NHCN, Feasibility, Environmental Baseline Update the three communities on project Grand rapids, GRCN, MLCN Greenwood Inn Hotel, Study (EBS) and Training Issues status, developed a joint agenda for the 12-Sep-07 Cross Lake, Moose and CLCN Winnipeg and preparation to meet with the meeting with the Manitoba Deputy Lake Chiefs and Chiefs Deputy Premier with respect to Premier (1:00 PM at the Legislature). Councils training needs. Norway House, Reconvened after the meeting with NHCN Chief and Council walked out of NHCN, Grand rapids, the Deputy Premier to form a Task the meeting asking for exclusivity of the GRCN, MLCN Greenwood Inn Hotel, 12-Sep-07 Cross Lake, Moose Force representing all four First project. The other three Nations and CLCN Winnipeg Lake Chiefs and Nations, to look into aspects related continued with the meeting and came up Chiefs Councils to training for these Nations. with a partial list of Task Force Members. Draft MOU reviewed and comments Update the three First Nations about received from the Nations. The GR/ML/CL Chiefs Ovide Mystery Lake Inn 16-Oct-07 the project and then review draft comments were used to revise the MOU. and council Mercredi Thompson, MB MOU. A revised draft MOU was sent to the Nations thereafter. To obtain feedback from GR, ML, CL Penthouse, Place with respect to the draft GR/ML/CL Chiefs Ovide Reviewed the draft of MOU. Set up the 14-Nov-07 Louis Riel, Winnipeg, Memorandum of Understanding th and Council Mercredi MOU signing date: December, 7 , 2007. MB (MOU) issued to GR, ML, CL on October 16, 2007. ML/GR/CL Chiefs Met with the Nations to review the Ovide 06-Dec-07 and Councils and The Pas, MB revised MOU in order to finalize it for Finalized the MOU ready for signing. Mercredi Elders signing. ML/GR/CL Chiefs Ovide Met with the Nations to sign an Signed an MOU with Cross Lake, Moose 07-Dec-07 and Councils and The Pas, MB Mercredi MOU. Lake and Grand Rapids first Nations. Elders Project Update meeting and ML/GR/CL Chiefs preliminary discussions with respect Updated the Nations about the Minago Ovide Greenwood Inn Hotel, 19-Mar-08 and Councils and to IBA Project and discussed IBA issues and the Mercredi Winnipeg, MB Elders preparation for a meeting with the going forward. Mines Minister.

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Table 5.4-3 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Grand Rapids (cont'd)

DATE CONTACT KEY CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES / PURPOSE RESULTS Minago Project Update (Feasibility Study Update, Mining, Milling, Scheduling, Environmental Greenwood Inn Attendees were informed about the 04-Sep-08 GR, ML, CL, STEM Ovide Mercredi Baseline Studies, Community Hotel, Winnipeg, MB Minago Project components and issues. Engagement, Early Works, Social Economic Assessment, Employment Opportunities). Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, Hydrogeological program, Baseline GR, ML, CL GR, ML, and CL communities were GR, ML, CL Chief Greenwood Inn studies (fisheries, geochemistry, 18-Sep-08 Chief and informed about the Minago Project and Council Hotel, Winnipeg, MB sediments, benthos, wildlife, Council components and issues. vegetation, soils), social economic assessment, workforce levels, water quality. Public Open House Meeting to provide a Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, Grand Rapids Band Hydrogeological program, Baseline The Grand rapids community was 09-Oct-08 Grand Rapids Ovide Mercredi Hall, MB studies (fisheries, geochemistry, informed about the Minago Project. sediments, benthos), wildlife, vegetation, soils), social economic assessment. VNI and the first Nations will get together Meeting with the government STEM, to carry out initial discussions with representatives and First Nations to Conservation, Radisson Hotel, respect to IBA and road construction 16-Apr-09 John Fox discuss the Minago project. Initiate ADM-STEM, GR, Winnipeg, MB benefits to the First Nations. To that IBA discussions with VNI and ML, CL effect, a meeting with COI (GR/ML/CL) permitting of the quarry lease. was planned on May 14, 2009. The attendees were updated about CL, GR and ML agreed to commence GR, ML, CL Chiefs Greenwood Inn the Minago Project. Kick-off 14-May-09 Ovide Mercredi discussions regarding to the social- and Council Hotel, Winnipeg, MB discussions with respect to social- economic matters. economic matters. Grand Rapids Band Access road consultation and VNI/STEM consultation meeting- access 04-Jun-09 Grand Rapids Ovide Mercredi Hall, MB Project Update. road Minago.

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Table 5.4-3 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Grand Rapids (cont'd)

DATE CONTACT KEY CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES / PURPOSE RESULTS Discussed the social-economic agreement (purpose, terms, confidentiality, business opportunities, employment, training Reviewed the Socio-Economic GR, CL Chief and Kikiwak Inn, The Pas, and education development, Agreement document in order to identify 28 -Jun- 09 Ovide Mercredi Council MB environment, resource gaps and areas of continued conservation, accountability, improvement. communication, management of agreement, dispute resolution, mine closure). Discussed the social-economic agreement (purpose, terms, confidentiality, business opportunities, Reviewed the Socio-Economic GR, CL Chief and Kikiwak Inn, The Pas, Agreement document in order to identify 29-Jun-09 Ovide Mercredi employment, training and education Council MB development, environment, gaps and areas of continued resource conservation, improvement. accountability, communication, management of agreement, dispute resolution, mine closure). Update the two Nations about the The Nations were informed about the GR,ML Chiefs and Greenwood Inn, Minago Project. Cross Lake could Project. VNI will address the First 29-0ct-09 Ovide Mercredi Council Winnipeg, MB not attend. Discussed campsite Nations concerns with regards to the location, an access road to the site. issues raised during the meeting. Discussed the COI, employment training and business opportunities coordinator, shop steward, VNI updated the Nations about the MB Government, implementation committee Greenwood Inn Minago Project and discussed specific 18-Nov-09 GR, ML, CL Chiefs Ovide Mercredi composition, employment quotas, Hotel, Winnipeg, MB issues of the social-economic agreement and Council socio-economic development and program. remedial fund, money matters, ratification clause, indemnity clause.

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Table 5.4-4 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Norway House

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Norway House 780-125 Garry Preliminary Meeting to Introduce the Minago Cree Nation Chief Marcel NHCN Contact Person: Ms. Loretta 23-Mar-07 Street, Project to the Norway House Cree Nation (GRFN) (NHCN) – Chief Balfour Mowatt Project Understanding. Winnipeg – Chief and Council. and Council NHCN Site Visit: Land and aerial tour of watersheds Environmental Site Visit – within and adjacent to the Minago Property Understanding of the environmental Loretta 02-Apr-07 Agency: Loretta Minago (Minago River, William River, Oakley Creek and components’ setting by NHCN and Mowatt Mowatt and Ken Property Limestone Bay) and potential dates for an Open Open House date set for May 23, 2007. Budd House. Review of Project Status (Drilling Program, Place Louis Feasibility Study, Schedules), Open House Firmed up Open House date – May 23, Riel Hotel, NHCN: Chief and Loretta Presentation Material Review, EIS process, 2007. Developed budgetary elements; 17-Apr-07 Polaris Board Council Mowatt NHCN involvement with respect to environmental Coordinator for event was appointed Room, baseline work, budget for the Open House and (Ken Budd). Winnipeg Community meeting scheduled for May. Meeting was attended by more than 50 Open House to introduce the Minago Project to Norway House Cree Nation Band Loretta Norway House 23-May-07 Norway House the Norway House Residents (NHCN, Metis and Members and Norway House Mowatt Multiplex Public). Community members and their leaderships. Meeting with NHCN Resource Management NHCN Attended by four board members. Got NHCN Resource Board to introduce the Minago Project (Drilling Wayne Environmental pertinent wildlife information pertaining 24-May-07 Management Program, Environmental Baseline Studies, Social Anderson Agency Board to the project area from the local Board Economic Assessment (SEA ), Feasibility Study, Room conservation officer (board member). Schedule, Water Management). Norway House, First nations to work with VNI to Grand Rapids, Ovide Legislative Discuss training needs for the Minago Project, determine training needs. Identified Cross Lake, 11-Sep-07 Mercredi Building, training requirements for First Nations, funding key government officers to work with Moose Lake Winnipeg, MB source for training. GR /NHCN/ML/CL First Nations with Chiefs and respect to training needs. Councils

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Table 5.4-4 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Norway House (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Norway House, Update the three communities on the Grand Rapids, Update on the Minago Project Feasibility, Greenwood project status. Developed a joint Cross Lake, Ovide Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), Training Issues 12-Sep-07 Inn Hotel, agenda for the meeting with the Moose Lake Mercredi and preparation to meet with the Deputy Premier with Winnipeg Manitoba Deputy Premier (1:00 PM at Chiefs and respect to training needs. the Legislature). Councils Norway House, Met with the Deputy Premier of Manitoba to explore Grand Rapids, NHCN, Deputy Premier was very receptive to training opportunities for the Nations in the event that Cross Lake, GRCN, the project and asked the Nations to Legislature the Minago Project becomes a reality. Deputy Premier 12-Sep-07 Moose Lake MLCN and form a Task force to work with her staff Building advised the Nations to form a Task Force to work with Chiefs and CLCN in order to assess the Nations training her staff to look into potential barriers with respect to Councils and the Chiefs needs. First Nations training needs. Deputy Premier

Norway House, NHCN Chief and Council walked out of NHCN, Grand Rapids, Reconvened after the meeting with the deputy Premier the meeting asking for exclusivity of the GRCN, Cross Lake, Legislature to form a Task force representing all four First Nations, project. The other three Nations 12-Sep-07 MLCN and Moose Lake Building to look into aspects related to training for these continued with the meeting and came CLCN Chiefs and Nations. up with a partial list of Task Force Chiefs Councils Members. Draft MOU reviewed and comments received from NHCN. The comments NHCN Chief and Marcel Norway Meeting to discuss draft MOU and overall project 25-Sep-07 were used to revise the MOU. A Council Balfour House update. revised draft MOU was sent to NHCN thereafter. The Chief and Council of the NHCN concluded that the Minago project 780-125 would bring many positive aspects to Gary NHCN Chief and Marcel Discussed the socio-economic impacts of the Minago the life of the community. They advised 01-Nov-07 Street, Council Balfour Project to the Norway House Cree Nation. the VNI on how to mitigate potential Winnipeg, socio-economic problems and pointed MB out a few negative impacts of the project.

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Table 5.4-4 First Nations Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Norway House (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT

Updated NHCN about the project Place Louis Updated NHCN about the project together with the together with the planned programs for Riel Hotel, planned programs for 2008 including drilling, 2008 including drilling, geotechnical. NHCN Chief and Marcel Polaris geotechnical. Hydrogeological and EBS. The draft Hydrogeological and EBS. The draft 26-Nov-07 Council Balfour Board MOU was not reviewed at the meeting due to time MOU was not reviewed at the meeting Room, constraints. NHCN asked for EBS proposals, which due to time constraints. NHCN asked Winnipeg were later sent. for EBS proposals, which were later sent. Norway NHCN absconded the revised MOU and developed the House Negotiation Agreement (NA). Discussion broke up because of some NHCN Chief, Marcel Cree key issues related to veto, without 19-Feb-08 Legal Counsel Teleconference meeting to review the “Negotiation Balfour Nation prejudice clause, and confidentiality and 2 Councilors Agreement”. Board clause, etc. Room Norway Updated the parties about the status of NHCN Chief and House the Minago Project together with the Council, Mines Marcel Cree Meeting to update NHCN, government about the 21-Feb-08 2008 programs. NHCN plans to visit Branch, Legal Balfour Nation Minago Project. the site sometime in March or April, Counsels Board 2008. Room Meeting was attended by Band members, Chief and Council, Mining Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel Watch Canada, Kl 6 Councilor, Mining Chief Norway mining, Hydrogeological program, Baseline studies NHCN Chief Association of MB, NHCN youths, 16-Sep-08 Marcel House (fisheries, geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, Marcel Balfour STEM (Science, Technology, Energy Balfour Band Hall vegetation, soils), social economic assessment, and Mines) and Victory Nickel. All key workforce levels, water quality. aspects of the project components were presented. The Norway House representatives David M. Minago Conducted a Minago Site Tour for Norway House 17-Oct-08 Norway House became familiar with the planned Mchaina Site representatives. Minago Project Public Open House Meeting to provide a Minago NHCN Norway Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, House Community The Norway House Community was 30-Oct-08 NH Mayor Hydrogeological program, Baseline studies (fisheries, Community Hall informed about the Minago Project. geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, vegetation, Council soils), social economic assessment.

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Table 5.4-5 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Manitoba Métis Federation

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Place Louis Riel Informed Dan Benoit on behalf of MMF 18-Apr-07 MMF Dan Benoit Project Update as of April 18, 2007. Hotel, Winnipeg on the Project status. Special meeting with the MMF members and following an Open Grand Rapids – Albert Meeting with the Metis community of Grand 08-May-07 GR Church House meeting that took place at the MMF Campbell Rapids. Grand Rapids Cree Nation Community Hall. MMF – Three Place Louis Riel Preliminary meeting to introduce the Minago Established contacts for going forward Reps. from Hotel, Polaris 18-May-07 Dan Benoit Project to Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and understanding of the Minago Manitoba Metis Board Room, representatives. Project. Federation Winnipeg Norway House Meeting with Metis community of Norway Community Office Norway House Norway House Metis Community 23-May-07 Mayor House. More than 15 people attended the – Meeting with Community Office Members and their leaders. meeting. MMF VNI to arrange a meeting to meet with MMF – 2 Reps. Met with two representatives from the MMF the MMF executive to discuss their MMF In a restaurant in 13-May-08 from Manitoba to present project update as of May 13, issues (employment and contact Representative Winnipeg, MB Metis Federation 2008. opportunities) related to the Minago Project. MMF – Minister of Met with two representatives from the MMF Minister of In a restaurant in 14-May-08 Mines (Shadow to present project update as of May 14, Manage to determine that MMF is COI. Mines Portfolio Winnipeg, MB Minister) 2008. Present the Minago Project to the Manitoba Metis community during the MMF Gathering in Brandon, MB (Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel Conference attendees were informed 12-14- Manitoba Metis Keystone Centre, Kim Stephen mining, Hydrogeological program, Baseline about the Minago Project components Sept-08 Federation Brandon, MB studies (fisheries, geochemistry, sediments, and issues. benthos, wildlife, vegetation, soils), socio- economic assessment.

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Table 5.4-5 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Manitoba Métis Federation (cont'd)

KEY DATE CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS CONTACT Open House Meeting for Metis to present a Minago Project Update on Geology, Frac Sand, Nickel mining, Hydrogeological The Pas Metis community was informed MMF Cultural 07-Oct-08 MMF – The Pas Kim Stephen program, Baseline studies (fisheries, about the Minago Project components Centre – The Pas geochemistry, sediments, benthos, wildlife, and issues. vegetation, soils), socio-economic assessment. Revised draft MOU for future 04-Aug-09 MMF Ed Charrier MMF Offices Review of the draft MOU. discussions.

Table 5.4-6 Consultation and Community Engagement Meetings with Snow Lake

DATE CONTACT KEY CONTACT LOCATION ISSUES/PURPOSE RESULTS Open House to Snow Lake Contact introduce the Minago Person is Ms. Kim Snow Lake Community 07-Jun-07 Snow Lake Community Kimberly Stephen Project to the Snow Stephens. Meeting Hall Lake Residents (Metis attended by more than and Public). 50 people.

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