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J. Michael Miltenberger Minister Environment and Natural Resources May 11, 2012

Reality of Co-management with Aboriginal Governments in the NWT: Environmental Stewardship in the 21st Century. J. Michael Miltenberger Minister Environment and Natural Resources May 11, 2012. Political Reality in the Northwest Territories

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J. Michael Miltenberger Minister Environment and Natural Resources May 11, 2012

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  1. Reality of Co-management with Aboriginal Governments in the NWT: Environmental Stewardship in the 21st Century J. Michael Miltenberger Minister Environment and Natural Resources May 11, 2012

  2. Political Reality in the Northwest Territories • Consensus government – based on traditional Aboriginal governance • Land claims and self-government agreements • Management authorities • Co-management in unsettled areas

  3. Role of Public Government Represent interests of all residents Work with Aboriginal governments Co-management boards Regulatory system

  4. Aboriginal Engagement • Comprehensive approach to decision-making • Importance to environmental stewardship • Changes to federal environmental review process • GNWT Aboriginal Engagement Policy

  5. Co-operative Management • Shared responsibility • Species at Risk (NWT) Act • Conference of Management Authorities • Proposed new Wildlife Act

  6. NWT Water Stewardship Strategy • Multi-party approach • Further refinement of collaborative process • Aboriginal Steering Committee • Blueprint for environmental stewardship

  7. Challenges • Competing interests – at all levels • Time required to build trust and partnerships • Resource heavy • Determining best methods to proceed

  8. Opportunities • Common understanding • Access to best scientific, traditional and local knowledge • Support for environmental stewardship at community level • Increase local awareness and involvement in monitoring and research • Ability to leverage other partnerships and funding

  9. On-going Efforts • Increase partnerships with: • academic institutions • environmental organizations • industry • Increase training opportunities for NWT residents • Northern control over management of land and water resources.

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