First Nations Consultation Guides for BC Environmental Assessment
January 11, 20101 Comment- Proponent Guide for providing First Nation Consultation Information – Non-Treaty First Nations (formally called Supplemental to Environmental Assessment Office 2009 User Guide – Application Information Requirements and Required First Nations Information) (Jan 2010)
This document provides guidance to proponents on meeting consultation expectations which relate to the potential impacts of the proposed project on aboriginal rights, including title. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive guide on how to consult with First Nations or to replicate materials covered in the Environmental Assessment Office 2009 User Guide. This guide provides specific parameters to proponents on ways to obtain required First Nation information. A separate guide exists for required information regarding Treaty Nations.
Purpose
- Proponent Guide for Providing Treaty Nation Consultation Information – Treaty Nations (formally called Supplemental to: Environmental Assessment Office 2009 User Guide – Application Information Requirements and Treaty Nations) (Jan 2010)
This document provides guidance to proponents on meeting consultation expectations which relate to the potential impacts of the proposed project on the treaty rights and interests which arise under the treaty between the First Nation, the Province and Canada. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive guide on how to consult with First Nations, how to interpret First Nation treaties, or to replicate information provided in the Environmental Assessment Office 2009 User Guide. This guide is also not intended to replace or fully articulate the Province’s duties and responsibilities as established under existing treaties. Further, a proponent who is contemplating any project that may impact a First Nation with a treaty should seek to have the potential impacts to the treaty interpreted and explained by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).
Aboriginal Affairs, Economy, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Mining, Natural Resources
The context and processes are basic policy management by Government officials who have salaries taking information from First Nations who hold the Aboriginal knowledge who do not get paid as part of the process. In retrospect this policy is still not complete. I cannot see any protective measures as in site specifics, connectivity, and long term values for First Nations being identified. Governments need to have cross cultural awareness sessions led by First Nations. The sessions to be documented and asserted into this process. If unsure contact me.