Historic agreement is first of
its kind in Canada
Relationship, Engagement
& Consultation Protocol
Statements from leadership
Mi’gmaq Flag Raising Ceremony June 4th, 2019
About the Protocol
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Define the roles and responsibilities of the parties in:
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Relationship building;
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Consultation and Accommodation; and
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Proponent Engagement with the Mi’gmaq First Nations.
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Complement the Mi’gmaq/Canada/New Brunswick Interim Consultation Protocol, as amended;
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Prescribe the steps for a practical, transparent and respectful approach to adequate and purposeful engagement, and meaningful consultation and accommodation, where appropriate;
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Provide guidance to proponents seeking to do business at the Port on their role in these processes;
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Implement wise practices from existing protocols/policies related to the Federal Port Authority community and other federal agents with the intention to meet or exceed the standards and processes set out in these documents;
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Provide a living document that is subject to a regular review by the parties on an ongoing basis; and
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Represent a step in the ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships and reconciliation between the parties.
The Owners agree that purpose of this Protocol is to:
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The protocol was signed in May 31st 2018.
The parties involved are
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the Belledune Port Authority (BPA)
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Oinpegitoig First Nation (Pabineau);
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Ugpi’ganjig First Nation (Eel River Bar); and
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Mi’gmawe’I Tplu’taqnn Inc (Mi’gmawe’I Tplu’taqnn) representing for the purposes of the Protocol eight {8} of its member First Nations: Oinpegitjoig First Nation (Pabineau); Ugpi’ganjig First Nation Eel River Bar); Amlamgog (Fort Folly); Esgenoopetitj; L’nui Menikuk (Indian Island); Natoaganeg (Eel Ground); Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation; Tjipogtotig (Buctouche) (collectively the “Mi’gmaq First Nations”)
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