t.
Traditional / Treaty Territory means the territory shown in Appendices “A”,
“B”, and “C”.
u.
Alderville First Nation (“AFN”) means the Aboriginal Peoples within the
meaning of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which is a First Nation, and
a Band pursuant to the Indian Act.
v.
AFN Contact means the person appointed by AFN to whom Notification is
sent and who is mandated to ensure that, where applicable, AFN
Representative(s) is/are appointed in respect of the particular Activity referred to
in the Notification.
w.
AFN Representative(s) means the person(s) appointed and authorized by AFN
to participate on behalf of AFN in the consultation process in regard to a
proposed Activity.
x.
AFN Rights means any of AFN or its members' Aboriginal or Treaty rights or
the ability to exercise such rights.
y.
AFN Sustainability means the ability of AFN to survive and thrive including
through a healthy Environment, through good Health of AFN and its members,
and through respect for and honouring of AFN Rights and traditions.
z.
Williams Treaties Signatories means Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Christian
Island First Nation, and Georgina Island First Nation and the Mississaugas of
AFN, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation and Scugog First Nation.
3. Legal Status
a.
No AFN Right may be abrogated nor derogated from through operation of this
Protocol other than by proper legal authority of AFN.
b.
Nothing in this Protocol may be construed to limit any Consultation or
Accommodation obligations owed to AFN by the Crown or any Proponent.
c.
Notwithstanding anything in this Protocol, AFN retains the right to challenge, by
way of judicial review or any other legal or other process, any Activity.
d.
AFN reserves the right to change, expand or alter any individual step or process
in the course of any particular Consultation engaged in with the Crown and/or a
Proponent(s).
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