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PNCIMA /OCEANS MANAGEMENT
A Turning Point (CFN)
Perspective…………..
Larry Greba
June, 2007
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CFN/TSC
Communities within
PNCIMA
Port Simpson
Metlakatla
Kitsumkalum and Kitselas
Kitamaat
Kitkatla
Old Masset
Skidegate
Hartley
Bay
Bella Coola
Klemtu
Bella Bella
Owikeno
VISION for Oceans ……………………?
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A NEED TO…
Balance old
new economy
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….Protecting the Ecosystem
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……………………………..Maintaining Cultural Practices
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……..Have Aboriginal Title and Rights Recognized and Respected
in modern Oceans Management and Governance.
How to Achieve?
INTEGRATED MARINE USE
PLANNING PROCESS
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Maintains a high level of G2G2G throughout. (FN/Crown Title)
Builds relationships throughout
Is inclusive for certainty and stability
Uses the best available science and TEK/LEK information
Is time bounded
and ultimately…..
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Develops a common understanding of the ecosystem
Sets a framework that allows for sustainable development (EBM)
Identifies key marine areas/species for protection
Develops principles and structures for good oceans governance
IT Can Be Done…..
Example: Land and Resource Management
Plans within PNCIMA
We Had an Agreement.... Didn’t we?
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Developed a Bi-lateral IMUP Process with Canada (2002 - 2005)
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All the necessary ingredients
Adapted from successful LRMP Process
Waited for BC/Canada to Reconcile MOU’s
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Meantime FN’s began laying foundation (OAP/AAROM $)
Unprecedented FN Collaboration
Development of collective/representative governance structure
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Integrated the Interests of BC into Process (2006 – 2007)
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Non – announcement of OAP II in recent budget ??
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Echo from the auditor general on oceans strategy
Concerning signals from Canada
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Kelowna accord
Fisheries reform
OAP II – Undermining FN,s structures/capacity
Frequent changing of the guard within DFO
Current PNCIMA FN Position
Due to unrelenting developmental pressures/species crisis in PNCIMA.
And the need to …..
complement the Land use plan’s…
FN’s must develop Harmonized Integrated Marine Use Plans - ASAP.
And….
One way or another PNCIMA First Nations will secure the necessary
alliances and resources to do this!