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Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive ...

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ANNEX AProject 13 - 19:Project Manager:Participant/Liaison:Activities of <strong>the</strong> Department of Renewable ResourcesGovernment of <strong>the</strong> Northwest Territories (GNWT) - Department of RenewableResources (DRR)Renewable Resources Board (Board), Renewable Resources Councils (RRCs),<strong>Sahtu</strong> Tribal Council (STC), Department of Environment (DOE) - CanadianWildlife Service (CWS), Department of Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Oceans (DFO)Obligations Addressed:Discussions with o<strong>the</strong>r l<strong>and</strong> owners <strong>and</strong> consultation with RRCs regarding proposals to restrictaccess to <strong>Sahtu</strong> harvesting on l<strong>and</strong>s not owned by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sahtu</strong>. (13.4.13)Consultation with <strong>the</strong> STC should government wish to introduce legislation respecting <strong>the</strong>humane harvesting of wildlife. (13.4.14)Participation of <strong>the</strong> Working Group to develop <strong>the</strong> methodology <strong>and</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> SettlementArea Harvest Study. (13.5.6)Work with <strong>the</strong> Board, o<strong>the</strong>r wildlife management bodies, <strong>and</strong> users to establish wildlifemanagement agreements with respect to migratory species. (13.6.1, 13.6.2)Provide <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sahtu</strong> with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to be represented in any Canadian managementregimes in respect of migratory species which are established pursuant to international ordomestic agreements <strong>and</strong> which affect migratory species in <strong>the</strong> settlement area. (13.6.6)Activities respecting commercial opportunities related to wildlife. (13.7)Provision of advice to Minister regarding decisions of <strong>the</strong> Board. (13.8.25)Consultation with <strong>the</strong> Board on any matter which will likely impact on wildlife or wildlife habitat in<strong>the</strong> settlement area. (13.8.32)Work in close collaboration with <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>and</strong> exchange full in<strong>for</strong>mation on policies, programs<strong>and</strong> research. (13.8.37)Relations with RRCs in <strong>the</strong> event that <strong>the</strong>y are jointly delegated authority by government <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> Board. (13.9.5)Consultation with <strong>the</strong> affected RR C regarding granting of licences <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> commercialharvesting of trees. (14.1.7)Seek <strong>the</strong> approval of <strong>the</strong> Board of <strong>for</strong>est conservation <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>est management plans developed<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> settlement area. (14.1.9)Consult <strong>the</strong> Board on any matter which affects <strong>for</strong>estry <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>est management. (14.1.10)Consult with <strong>the</strong> STC with respect to <strong>the</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>ring of plants by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sahtu</strong> be<strong>for</strong>e legislating toregulate or prohibit ga<strong>the</strong>ring of plants. (15.1.3, 15.1.4)Provide such expertise as required by an arbitrator in <strong>the</strong> event that a matter regarding a claim<strong>for</strong> compensation <strong>for</strong> losses in relation to wildlife harvesting proceeds to arbitration. (18.1.4,18.1.5)SAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 73

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