Impact Assessment Act (IAA): Enhancing First Nations Capacity
February 12, 2020
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba
AMC Communications
The AMC Forum will take place on February 27 & 28, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB. The two-day event will feature panel presentations and facilitated group discussions from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm regarding opportunities for Manitoba First Nations to use Impact Assessment, harmonizing processes, while upholding Nation-to-Nation relationships.
Forum Objectives:
- Identify areas of priority for First Nations as it relates to Federal environmental assessments and impact assessment processes;
- Inform the development of a First Nations framework for Environmental Assessment/Impact Assessment with a strong focus on the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge and Governance;
- Support Manitoba First Nations in understanding and navigating new legislation and processes that have potential for impact within their territories; and
- Engage Manitoba First Nations to define AMC’s regional role in this new legislation.
Representatives must register before February 14, 2020. For further information, contact Seven Feathers Consulting by email at admin@sevenfeathersconsulting.com or by phone at (204) 471-5575.