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6 years 6 months
2017 / PDF
The purpose of the Sq’ewá:lxw Land Use and Zoning Law is to promote environmentally responsible, healthy, safe, convenient, and well planned use of Sq’ewá:lxw lands.The purpose of this policy is to support the administration of land use on Sq’ewá:lxw reserve land.
Resource Producer: Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook First Nation)
6 years 6 months
2017 / PDF
The purpose of the Sq’ewá:lxw Environmental Law is ensure that the people’s vision of a safe, prosperous, and sustainable community is achieved while caring for our land and water. The purpose of this policy is to support the administration of environmental and emergency management on Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation reserve land. The policy is meant to provide guidance in layman terms but is not a...
Resource Producer: Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook First Nation)
6 years 6 months
2017 / PDF
The purpose of the Sq’ewá:lxw Environmental Management Law is to ensure that the people’s vision of a safe, prosperous, and sustainable community is obtained while caring for our land and water.The Law is applicable to the whole area of the Reserves (Skawahlook IR# 1 and Ruby Creek IR# 2), to all Band Land, to all land held under Certificate of Possession, and to members and non-members. 
Resource Producer: Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook First Nation)
6 years 9 months
2009 / PDF
This resource highlights the 96 Best Practices of Comprehensive Community Planning among First Nations. The list was compiled with the work of New Relationship Trust, as well as Beringia Community Planning, from a range of both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal sources. It covers five areas of: Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP), Governance, Land Use Planning, Consultation, and Environmental...
Resource Producer: New Relationship Trust
Author(s): Cook, Jeff
7 years 1 month
2015 / PDF
Moricetown First Nation is committed to pursuing and attaining their vision of increasing energy efficiency,reducing costs and supporting economic development through renewable energy generation. This visionincludes exploring opportunities for alternative energy developments and establishing the skills andknowledge required to create jobs and become more energy independent. This Community Energy...
Resource Producer: Moricetown Band Office
7 years 2 months
2016 / PDF
HlGaagilda KilGuhlga, which translates to "Skidegate Plan", is the outcome of Skidegate Band Council's land use planning process that began in November 2014 and concluded in April 2016. The land use planning process stems out of the broader comprehensive community planning process known as Gud Ga Is. This document was created out of extensive community engagement, with the purpose of guiding all...
Resource Producer: Skidegate Band Council
7 years 2 months
2016 / PDF
On April 18-19, 2016 the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance hosted a two-day strategic dialogue session, “The Future of Wild Salmon: Advancing a Path Forward to Informed Management and Decision-Making” in Vancouver, BC at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The session brought together over 150 delegates including First Nations leadership, technical support, non-governmental organizations, ...
7 years 3 months
2016 / PDF
Secret Beach is a magnificent, 62-acre ocean front property located in a pristine setting on Vancouver Island’s West Coast. The Toquaht Nation wishes to develop this property to maximize its value as a long term investment while also preserving its exceptional natural beauty. Secret Beach will be a long term legacy to the Toquaht Nation for years to come.The purpose of this report is to review...
Resource Producer: Toquaht Nation
Author(s): Sue McKitrick
7 years 3 months
2013 / PDF
Qualicum First Nation engaged MNP in order to enhance the organization's ability to engage with and potentially negotiate an impact benefit agreement with Compliance Coal Corporation regarding the proposed Raven Coal Mine Project. Qualicum's experience in engaging and negotiating with proponents in their traditional territory is limited. Thus, MNP was asked to consider the organization in order...
Resource Producer: Qualicum First Nation
7 years 3 months
2015 / Word
In light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2014 decision in Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, Esk’etemc is currently considering its options for land reclamation. In order to make an informed decision regarding land-use and resource planning, Esk’etemc leadership is seeking membership opinion and vision for Esk’etemc’s future.
Resource Producer: Esketemc First Nation