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Critique of BHP Environmental Assessment Panel Report (CARC, August 1996)
1996Letter
Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC, Yellowknife) Critique of the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel Report, sent August 1-13 1996 to Hon. Sergio Marchi (Minister of Environment, Ottawa) and Hon. Ron Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ottawa). Discusses Option 2 Arbitrated Agreements for Aboriginal consent as condition precedent to project approval (alternative to Dene/Metis Impact Benefit Agreement negotiation in absence of a land claim), monitoring authority structure, sustainability research and development, economic diversification fund recommendations, and culturally sustainable economic alternatives to mining.
Correspondence Development Plans Environmental Agreement Regulatory
Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Environmental Assessment Panel Report, NWT Diamonds Project (GNWT, July 1996)
19 July 1996Letter
The Government of the Northwest Territories responds to the federal Environmental Assessment Panel's report on the NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati), concurring with the Panel's recommendation for approval while outlining detailed conditions and concerns regarding environmental monitoring, socio-economic benefits, land claims settlement, and government liability for reclamation costs.
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence Traditional Knowledge
NWT Diamonds Project, Report of the Environmental Assessment Panel (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, June 1996)
1 June 1996Report
The Federal Environmental Assessment Panel's June 1996 report on BHP Diamonds Inc. and the Blackwater Group's proposed NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati Diamond Mine) evaluates the environmental and socio-economic effects of five diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, recommending project approval subject to extensive conditions addressing baseline information adequacy, land claims, traditional knowledge integration, environmental management, monitoring, and socio-economic mitigation.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
NWT Diamonds Project, Report of the Environmental Assessment Panel (Environmental Assessment Panel, June 1996)
1 June 1996Report
This is the June 1996 Report of the Environmental Assessment Panel reviewing BHP Diamonds Inc. and the Blackwater Group's proposed NWT Diamonds Project, a 25-year diamond mining operation near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories involving open-pit and underground mining of five kimberlite pipes. The Panel recommends approval of the Project subject to numerous conditions addressing environmental management, Aboriginal consultation, land claims, traditional knowledge integration, monitoring programs, and socio-economic considerations.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
Report of the Environmental Assessment Panel, NWT Diamonds Project (Environmental Assessment Panel, June 1996)
1 June 1996Report
This is the June 1996 report of the Federal Environmental Assessment Commission evaluating the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, examining environmental and socio-economic impacts of BHP Diamonds Inc. and Blackwater Group's proposal to develop five kimberlite deposits near Gras Lake approximately 300 km northeast of Yellowknife. The Commission concludes the project can proceed subject to 40+ detailed recommendations regarding territorial claims, traditional knowledge integration, regulatory frameworks, environmental monitoring, water and air quality management, wildlife protection, Indigenous consultation, employment, and compensation mechanisms.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
NWT Treaty 8 Treaty Entitlement Negotiations Protocol Agreement (Multiple parties, April 1996)
7 April 1996Regulatory Filing
This Protocol Agreement establishes a negotiation framework between five Dene First Nations of the Northwest Territories and the Canadian federal government to settle outstanding Treaty 8 entitlements regarding land allocation and economic benefits. The agreement outlines the negotiation process, principles, funding mechanisms, dispute resolution procedures, and schedules addressing entitlement lands, economic compensation, and implementation timelines.
Yellowknives Dene Traditional Knowledge Correspondence
Table of Contents, Public Hearings (IEMA, January 1996)
21 March 1996Report
Table of contents listing 18 public hearings held in January and February 1996 across Northwest Territories communities, covering environmental management, water, wildlife, socioeconomics, and traditional knowledge topics.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Water Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions & Presentations, Public Hearings, BHP NWT Diamonds Project (CEE Agency, March 1996)
5 March 1996Report
This is a comprehensive table of contents documenting written submissions and presentations received for public hearings related to the BHP NWT Diamonds Project, covering submissions from January 23 to February 23, 1996, from diverse stakeholders including indigenous communities, government agencies, industry associations, environmental organizations, and individual citizens.
Board Meetings Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Water Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions to Public Hearings, NWT Diamonds Project (MVEIRB, March 1996)
5 March 1996Report
This is a table of contents documenting written submissions received for public hearings on the NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati Diamond Mine), compiled on March 5, 1996, listing 78 documents from government agencies, indigenous groups, environmental organizations, industry representatives, and individuals received between January 19 and February 23, 1996.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge Air Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions & Presentations, BHP NWT Diamonds Project Public Hearings (Multiple parties, 1996)
5 March 1996Report
Table of contents documenting written submissions and presentations received during public hearings on the BHP NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati), organized by submission number with dates and submitting parties. Submissions cover environmental, social, economic, wildlife, water quality, traditional knowledge, and operational topics from January 19 through February 23, 1996.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge
Table of Contents, Written Submissions to Public Hearings, NWT Diamonds Project (Federal Environmental Assessment Panel, February 1996)
5 March 1996Report
Table of contents documenting written submissions and presentations to public hearings for the NWT Diamond Mine (Ekati) project, received between January 23 and February 23, 1996, organized by submission number with dates and submitting parties from government, industry, environmental groups, indigenous organizations, and individuals.
Board Meetings Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Wildlife
Public Hearing Transcript, Technical Session General, Yellowknife (Federal Environmental Assessment Panel, February 23, 1996)
23 February 1996Report
Federal Environmental Assessment Panel public hearing held in Yellowknife on February 23, 1996, reviewing BHP Diamonds Inc.'s proposed diamond mine project near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories. The transcript includes presentations from environmental advocates, aboriginal groups, economic development authorities, and individual citizens expressing concerns about environmental impacts, insufficient baseline data, and socio-economic implications, alongside support from business and development interests.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Closure & Reclamation Caribou
Personal Testimony on BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Impacts (Ruari Carthew, February 1996)
23 February 1996Presentation
Ruari Carthew, a 16-year-old, presents testimony at the BHP Diamond Mine hearing describing his experience on the tundra near Darring Lake and expressing concern that the mine would irreparably damage a pristine and ecologically complex ecosystem, calling for strict environmental oversight if the project proceeds.
Wildlife Caribou Grizzly Bear Traditional Knowledge
Final Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (Northern Environmental Coalition, February 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Northern Environmental Coalition submits final recommendations to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel, addressing substantive issues including aboriginal consultation, environmental baseline data deficiencies, alternative development approaches, and the establishment of a multi-stakeholder monitoring agency to oversee project impacts and ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Consultation Status Clarification Regarding Proposed Tribal Park (WWF Canada, February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
WWF clarifies to the Environmental Assessment Panel that a brief discussion with Dogrib First Nation representatives regarding a proposed tribal park does not constitute formal consultation on the BHP Diamond Mine project. The letter requests that this clarification be placed in the panel's public file.
Correspondence Development Plans Traditional Knowledge
Letter of Support to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (David W.G. Mackenzie, February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
David W.G. Mackenzie, a former director and president of Dia Met Minerals, submits a letter to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel arguing that the proposed mine project area is unoccupied "no-man's-land" exempt from native land claims, supported by historical accounts and his personal experience as a bush pilot in the region.
Correspondence Development Plans Exploration
Closing Statement to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Review Panel (Métis Nation Northwest Territories, February 1996)
23 February 1996Presentation
The Métis Nation - Northwest Territories presents a closing statement to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Review Panel proposing the establishment of a Socio-economic Monitoring Agency (SEMA) to ensure maximum social and economic benefits to NWT residents and businesses from the proposed diamond mine project.
Métis Traditional Knowledge Monitoring
Personal Submission to BHP Environmental Assessment Review Panel (Amanda Hallani, February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
Amanda Hallani writes a personal letter advocating for environmental protection and preservation of northern lands, emphasizing the importance of experiencing and appreciating the natural environment.
Correspondence Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Yellowknives Dene First Nation Submissions to Federal Panel Reviewing the BHP Diamond Project, Exhibit P.H. 027 (YKDFN, February 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
This document collection includes recommendations from Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the federal EARP panel reviewing the BHP diamond project, addressing winter roads, hiring, revenue-sharing, and cumulative effects monitoring; a letter from Chief Darrell Beaulieu regarding stalled impact/benefit negotiations with BHP; and a comprehensive position paper on Treaty 8 coexistence in Akaitcho Territory presenting the Dene vision of shared jurisdiction, land rights, and governance arrangements with the federal government.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Correspondence
Northern Environmental Coalition Public Hearing Submissions and Exhibits, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (Northern Environmental Coalition, February 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
Final submission by the Northern Environmental Coalition to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel, presenting comprehensive critiques of the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine project and recommendations addressing aboriginal rights, environmental protection, ecosystem monitoring, and compensation for impacts to the Arctic tundra ecosystem and wildlife.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Water Quality

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