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The Northwest Territories Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development expresses support for Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board recommendations on caribou and wildlife monitoring activities at the Diavik Diamond Mines Project and commits to immediate action through designated departmental representatives.
A compilation index of environmental assessment documents and correspondence related to diamond mining projects (DeBeers Snap Lake, Diavik) and other mining developments in northern Canada, including regulatory framework documents, technical reports, and consultation records spanning 1996–2002.
This conference paper describes BHP Billiton's Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories and its contribution to sustainable development through integrated environmental, economic, and social management. The document outlines the Environmental Agreement, Socio-economic Agreement, and Impact Benefits Agreements established with governments and Aboriginal groups, as well as environmental management practices and monitoring programs.
The IEMA proposes that EMAB and the Agency jointly host a workshop with Aboriginal groups to develop guidelines for how mining companies should incorporate and respect traditional knowledge in monitoring and management of northern mines, recognizing the mandate of both organizations to promote integration of traditional knowledge into environmental programs.
Ted Blondin notifies IEMA that the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society is postponing the May 23-24, 2002 Partnership Workshop for the Interim Research Agenda to integrate it with broader Regional Monitoring Agency discussions planned for late October.
Ted Blondin of the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society invites Zabey Nevitt of IEMA to attend a Partnership Workshop on May 23-24, 2002 in Yellowknife to develop an Interim Cumulative Effects Research and Monitoring Plan for the Slave Geological Province area, with results of independent evaluation and synthesis of prior research recommendations.
The West Kitikmeot / Slave Study Society transmits its Final State of Knowledge Report on the West Kitikmeot / Slave Study area to the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency, presenting a comprehensive 400-page compilation of published information on the mineral-rich region from Great Slave Lake to the Arctic coast, including geological, ecological, and socioeconomic data updated with over 300 new references.
BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. newsletter (Issue 11, April 2002) reporting on Ekati Diamond Mine operations, including the fifth annual environmental workshop, development of Koala North underground mine (Canada's first), recovery of 10 millionth carat milestone, management appointments, and community partnership initiatives. The document covers environmental monitoring, operational excellence programs, safety training, and aboriginal partnerships.
The West Kitikmeot / Slave Study Society transmits its Final Report to the IEMA, detailing the society's history, activities, research projects, and accomplishments in the mineral-rich study area north of Great Slave Lake to the Arctic Coast.
Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board (EMAB) for the Diavik Project correspondence binder (2003-2004). Letters from EMAB to Melody McLeod (MVLWB), Bob Overvold (Regional Director General NWT DIAND), Dr. Bill Ross (Chair IEMA), Robert McLeod (Deputy Minister, GNWT Resources Wildlife and Economic Development); on Article 5.4 Confirming Compliance ministerial directives, partnership-workshop interest, and CC distribution to EMAB Board Members, Parties to the Environmental Agreement, Annette McRobert (DIAND Director of Operations), Ed Hornby (DIAND South Mackenzie District), Laura Johnson (Environment Canada).
Workshop on the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (CIMP) and Audit — Participant Resource Binder, March 12-13 2002 Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, hosted by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC, Yellowknife). Includes the Snow, Ground Ice and Permafrost VEC (Final Draft) covering permafrost-distribution literature (L.D. Dyke 2000a Mackenzie River valley climate, Permafrost Conference Collection Nordicana No. 54 Laval University, equilibrium response of permafrost in boreal continental western Canada to climate change [Climate Change 30:57-73], Heginbottom 2000 permafrost distribution in surficial materials, Woo 1990 Permafrost Hydrology in Northern Hydrology Canadian Perspectives NHRI Report No. 1), and DIAND federal Treasury Board submission planning for CIMP funding.
BHP Billiton initiates the five-year review of the Environmental Agreement (dated January 6, 1997) as required by Article 15.2(b), proposing a formal review process with meetings scheduled for March 20, 2002, and requesting that parties submit suggested amendments by February 22, 2002. The company also responds to recommendations from the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency's 2000-2001 Annual Report, addressing issues including Aboriginal knowledge integration, aquatic effects monitoring, waste rock geochemistry, wildlife management, and reclamation criteria.
Invitation to participate in the NWT Protected Areas Strategy 2002 Forum (March 5-6, 2002) in Yellowknife, focused on establishing representative core areas within ecoregions to protect biological diversity in the Northwest Territories. The forum will include presentations on ecological approaches, neighboring jurisdictions' experiences, and action planning sessions for the Mackenzie Valley and Slave Geological Province.
Workshop to Review the "Working Draft" NWT Cumulative Effects Assessment Management Strategy and Framework, Katimavik Rooms, Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, January 29-30 2002. Includes Northern Organization for Responsible Development (NORD) participant materials, "Traditional Knowledge and the CEAM Strategy and Framework" Draft Report (January 3 2002) — practical examples of TK direct application (aboriginal community involvement in pre-decision discussions, caribou-migration buffer distances, camp / work-site siting logistics), digital TK storage for youth transmission, capacity-building recommendations for non-aboriginal organizations, and CEAM spin-off / multi-stakeholder funding options (Pay-to-Play membership, licensing fees).
A summary report documenting the state of knowledge about the West Kitikmeot Slave Study area, prepared by the WKSS Society partnership (1995-2001), which synthesizes traditional Aboriginal knowledge and scientific research on mineral development, climate, ecosystems, and various environmental stresses affecting the region.
BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.'s 2001 annual report on Northern and Aboriginal employment and spending for Ekati Diamond Mine operations, documenting employment of 2,609 workers (1,643.3 person-years) with 59.3% Northern Resident and 28.8% Aboriginal employment, and Northern spending of $327.8 million (84.9% of total spending) with $105.9 million (32.3% of Northern spending) through Aboriginal-owned businesses.
This document is a comprehensive workshop agenda and discussion paper for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society's Technical Representatives Workshop held November 26-27, 2001 in Yellowknife, focused on developing an interim plan for cumulative effects research and monitoring in the Slave Geological Province. The discussion paper identifies nine priority gaps and issues including knowledge gaps, complex systems understanding, indicators and thresholds, traditional knowledge application, information management, and capacity issues, with recommendations for ecosystem-based frameworks and integrated monitoring approaches.
A technical discussion paper prepared for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society workshop on developing an interim cumulative effects research and monitoring plan for the Slave Geological Province. The document identifies nine priority gaps and issues (knowledge gaps, complex systems understanding, indicators and thresholds, traditional knowledge application, information management, science-management linkages, coordination, capacity, and socio-economic concerns) and provides recommendations for addressing them in the SGP context.
This document contains the invitation letter, purpose/objectives, and working agenda for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society technical representatives workshop scheduled for November 26-27, 2001, in Yellowknife to develop recommendations for an interim comprehensive regional cumulative effects research and monitoring plan for the Slave Geological Province.
A two-day workshop held October 25-26, 2001 in Yellowknife to develop a caribou monitoring protocol for the Lac de Gras area, bringing together nearly 50 participants from communities, government, and diamond mining companies (BHP Billiton and DIAVIK) to discuss legal frameworks, existing monitoring programs, and recommendations for coordinated herd and site-specific monitoring integrating scientific and traditional knowledge.