8. Meaningful consultation and exchange of information with the community does
take time, as does making good decisions, and allowance should be made for this
by the project proponent in planning and scheduling consultations with the First
Nation.
Upon completion of the project review by WIFN’s project team, the findings and the
identification of any required revisions will be communicated to the proponent.
Negotiating an IBA
Assuming that there is initial acceptance of the project concept, the next step in the
consultation process would be the preparation of a mutually acceptable draft MOU or IBA
between the First Nation and the project proponent.
Community Acceptance
The final acceptance by WIFN of any draft MOU or IBA will require that the community
will be consulted for its opinion and decision on the acceptability of the project
SOURCES:
Consultation Protocol of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador 2005
Bkejwanong Territory Environmental Policies, Guidelines and Information for External
Project Proponents, February 2006
Horse Lake First Nation Consultation Policy, February 1, 2007
Simpcw First Nation Consultation and Accommodation Guidelines 2006