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This working paper examines the constitutional validity of free entry mining regimes in Yukon and the Northwest Territories under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, arguing that such regimes may be inconsistent w…
This is a consultation workbook produced by the Constitutional Working Group presenting two approaches and four models for developing a new constitution and system of government for the western Northwest Territories aft…
Aboriginal and Community Issues binder for BHP Billiton (BHPB) — Ekati Diamond Mine, 2001-2006. Correspondence between BHPB (Ian Goodwin, Tim Byers Agency), Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB — Willard Hagen),…
"The Use of Traditional Knowledge in the Environmental Management of Ekati" binder for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency (IEMA, Yellowknife). Includes TK planning meeting notes and participants list, Excer…
This draft constitution package, presented October 16, 1996, proposes a new federal Act to replace the Northwest Territories Act and establish a new western territory government combining public and Aboriginal self-gove…
Two pieces of testimony presented to the Environmental Assessment Panel during the BHP Diamond Mine hearing on February 23, 1996: first, a 16-year-old's account of experiencing the pristine tundra ecosystem and concerns…
DIAND officials present speaking notes to the BHP Ekati Diamond Mine review panel outlining federal positions on Aboriginal economic benefits, minesite security, and mineral royalties, including projected revenues of $2…
Letter from the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council (Rae-Edzo, NWT) to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel, February 23 1996, transmitting a written statement "WE KNOW AND LOVE TŁĮCHO NDÈ" from Dechįlaot'į elders residing in…
Notes from a Dogrib community representative's statement at a public hearing on BHP's diamond mine environmental review, addressing concerns about impacts on traditional land use, inadequate environmental studies, Dogri…
Sally Anne Zoe, a young Dogrib woman, submits testimony to a panel expressing concerns about protecting caribou and the land for her family's traditional hunting, trapping, and hide-working practices, and hopes the land…
BHP Diamonds Inc. presents its NWT Community Mobilization Partnership Strategy, documenting efforts to assist northern communities in preparing for the diamond mine project through community-driven programs and job deve…
Traditional Knowledge (BHPB) binder for the Ekati Diamond Mine (1998-2002). Correspondence between Scott Williams (BHP), Chief Felix Lockhart (Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation), Clem Paul (North Slave Metis Alliance / NSMA)…
This communications program update covers BHP Diamonds Inc. and DIA MET Minerals Ltd.'s public engagement activities from June through December 1995 regarding the proposed NWT Diamonds Project, including consultations w…
BHP Diamonds Inc. and DIA MET Minerals Ltd. report on their communications and public involvement program for the NWT Diamonds Project from June through December 1995, documenting extensive consultation with local Abori…
BHP Diamonds Inc. and DIA MET Minerals Ltd. submit a comprehensive communications program and public involvement update for the NWT Diamonds Project covering June through December 1995, detailing extensive community con…
BHP Diamonds Inc. presents a comprehensive community mobilization and job development partnership strategy for NWT communities affected by the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine, including the successful Wha Ti Youth and Elder…
This document establishes the terms of reference for the West Kitikmeot / Slave Study, approved December 14, 1995, which aims to collect environmental and socioeconomic information to support informed resource managemen…
Points West Heritage Consulting conducted archaeological investigations in the Lac de Gras area on behalf of BHP Diamonds Inc. under NWT Archaeologist's permit 95-813, discovering 12 new archaeological sites and conduct…
The Status of Women Council of the N.W.T. submitted a comprehensive review of the BHP/Diamet NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Impact Statement focusing on socio-economic impacts on women, based on consultation with ap…
Speaking notes for Ted Blondin presenting the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council's position at EARP scoping hearings on the proposed BHP diamond mine near Lac de Gras, asserting Dogrib aboriginal and treaty rights, the importance…