National Centre
for First Nations
Governance
CONSULTATION FACT SHEET 4
ACCOMMODATION
DEFINITION:
Accommodation refers to measures that mitigate or compensate for consequences
resulting from the consultative process.
PURPOSE/IMPORTANCE:
Accommodation is required when a proposed action will infringe upon a First Nation’s
rights. In these cases the legal duty to consult will necessitate concrete steps to
accommodate Aboriginal interests.
DESCRIPTION:
Some First Nations have set out their expectations with respect to accommodation. In
some cases they have set out accommodation principles. Guidelines may also spell out the
acceptable means of accommodation.
For example, accommodation may include modifying the original project, profit-sharing
with First Nations, compensating First Nations, providing for ongoing collaboration
and/or giving First Nations a continued role in decision-making
Accommodation Options Identified in FN Guidelines
Hupacasath
Simpcw
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Project Cancellation
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Joint Decision Making
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Conservation Measures
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Amendments to the Project
WIFN
AFNQL
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Revenue Sharing
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Heritage fund arrangements
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Economic Development Opportunities
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Training and Capacity Building
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Use of the FN Land Use Plan
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Joint Ventures and partnerships
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