3.2
Models for Consultation
These five elements appear in many of the First Nation protocols and guidelines that
address the issue of consultation.
The following table presents an analysis of the coverage of the different themes in seven
different First Nations guidelines and protocols.
Key Elements of First Nation Consultation Guidelines/Protocols
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Consultation
Principles
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Consultation
Procedures/Steps
+
+
+
+
+
+
Consultation
Plans
+
+
+
Accommodation
and IBAs
+
+
+
+
Resources and
Funding
+
+
+
+
+
+
Sources:
1. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Consultation Policy
2. Simpcw First Nation Consultation and Accommodation Guidelines 2006
3. AFNQL: Consultation Protocol of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador 2005
4. Hupacasath First Nation TERRITORY LAND USE PLAN – PHASE 2, 2004
5. Bkejwanong Territory Environmental Policies, Guidelines and Information for External Project
Proponents, February 2006
6. Horse Lake First Nation Consultation Policy, February 1, 2007
7. Mi’kMaq –Nova Scotia-Canada Consultation Process 2007