Indigenous Peoples FPIC Protocols

CONSULTATION PROTOCOL KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG CONSULTATION PROTOCOL WHEREAS the people of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug have resided in and held a special stewardship relationship with the lands of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug [KI] traditional territory, since time beyond memory; WHEREAS it is a part of KI law, derived from the Law of the Creator, that KI must protect the lands for future generations and ensure that any development on or use of the land is consistent with this principal of sustainability and KIs special relationship with and traditional practices on the lands; WHEREAS KI has inherent rights, some of which have been confirmed by Treaty No. 9, in respect of its traditional territory, emanating from its historic use and occupation of these lands; WHEREAS KI has outstanding land claims; WHEREAS KIs inherent and treaty rights are protected and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution of Canada; WHEREAS in order to be able to exercise its rights, and honour its law and special relationship with the lands, KI requires the right to say no, and free, prior and informed consent in decision making in respect of how these lands are to be used or accessed by others; WHEREAS nothing in this Protocol shall affect any aboriginal claim, right, title or interest of any other First Nation; WHEREAS First Nations will resolve issues related to shared traditional territories among themselves;