Fostering Indigenous Relationships Within Canada - How Far We Have Come: A View from Walpole Island First Nation

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1 Fostering Indigenous Relationships Within Canada - How Far We Have Come: A View from Walpole Island First Nation Dean M. Jacobs Ontario West Regional Conference Consultation Manager London, Ontario Walpole Island First Nation November 24, 2017

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5 Walpole Island First Nation Located under the intersection of two continental migratory flyways (Mississippi and Atlantic) Home of over 70 species at risk a biodiversity gem Located on the St. Clair River one of IJC s 42 Areas of Concern

6 Walpole Island s Ecosystems Walpole Island supports a rich mosaic of natural areas including some of the most biologically diverse areas in Canada. Coastal waterways Tallgrass Prairies Wetlands Oak Savannas Deciduous forests

7 CASE STUDY EXAMPLES Detroit River Crossings (GHB & AB) Thames River (Thames Centre & TRCWR) Provincial Policy Statement 2014 (C-K) Major Projects (Shell & Millennium) MOUs (Universities & Governments) Partnerships (FNs & others)

8 Detroit River Crossings Gordie Howe Bridge Project Parkway - Plaza - Bridge Herb Gray Parkway Ambassador Bridge Replacement Project Approval conditions 7 & 18

9 Thames River Municipality of Thames Centre Waste Water Treatment Plant Assimilative capacity? Thames River Clear Water Revival Shared Waters Approach

10 Provincial Policy Statement 4.3 This Provincial Policy Statement shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing Aboriginal and treaty rights in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

11 Municipal Official Plans Chatham-Kent Official Plan The Municipality will develop a Municipal Archaeological master Plan When the Municipality initiates the development of a Municipal Archaeological Master Plan, the appropriate First Nations shall be provided notification with regard to the identification of burial sites and significant archaeological resources relating to the activities of their ancestors and also be invited to participate in the process.

12 Municipal Official Plans Township of Pelee Official Plan Section 8.11 First Nation Consultation and Participation Portions of the Lake Erie lake bed and its islands, including Pelee lsland and the Out lslands, are located within the Traditional Territory of the Walpole lsland First Nation ("WlFN"). WIFN has prepared a Consultation and Accommodation Protocol which documents WIFN's rights and interests in its Traditional Territory and outlines how and when consultation is to take place. The Township will consult the most recent version of the protocol early in the review of new development applications to ensure that appropriate contact is made with WIFN.

13 Municipal Official Plans Township of Pelee Official Plan Section 8.11 First Nation Consultation and Participation Notwithstanding the policies of the Consultation Protocol, the following applications are matters that could require consultation with Walpole lsland First Nation: a) Applications shown in the Natural Environment Designation identified on Schedule 'A' and the Environmental Review and Environmental Protection areas on Schedules B1 and B2', respectively, including adjacent lands; b) Any area identified through an Archaeological Assessment as having Aboriginal significance, artifacts, burial grounds or other items of potential interest; c) Any study of the Township's archaeological significance, such as an Archaeological Master Plan; d) Any applications for licenses or amendments to licenses issued under the Aggregate Resources Act, provided they also require approvals under the Planning Act for Official Plan or Zoning changes; and, e) Secondary Plans.

14 Major Projects Shell Project ( heavy oil refinery) - Archaeological master plan a collateral opportunity Millennium Project (Lake Erie crossing) TransCanada PipeLines West Coast Energy

15 MOUs University of Windsor & Western University Environment Canada & Climate Change Ontario Region

16 Collaborations & Partnerships First Nations 5 First Nations Declaration Pt. Pelee National Park Shipman case Grand Bend Wind

17 Relationship Building 17 Trust, respect and a shared vision Open-mindedness and collaborating through challenges Engaging WIFN in Natural Heritage and Archaeological Investigations. Sharing through Cultural Awareness Workshop Ecosystem Talking Circles

18 Future Imperatives Moving from the recognition of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge to respecting its value through implementation. Knowing how we got here as we move toward mutual understanding and reconciliation. We look forward to working together in ways which allow all of us to flourish, no one can do it alone.