THE EEYOU MARINE REGION LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT

CREE LANDS

Cree lands are owned exclusively by the Crees, including all subsurface rights. Ownership of the waters, tidelands and seabed will remain with Canada under the terms of the Agreement.

CREE CONSULTATIONS

Under the proposed Offshore Agreement, the government will consult the Crees on issues directly affecting the EMR, including mineral exploration and construction of pipleines and oil rigs.

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

This Offshore Agreement provides that the Crees will be involved in discussions leading to government positions on international wildlife agreements dealing with wildlife harvested in the EMR.

IMPACT REVIEW BOARD

The Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board (EMRIRB) mandate is to review the eco-systemic and socio-economic impacts of project proposals.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission (EMRPC) mandate is to guide the development of planning policies, priorities and objectives.

WILDLIFE BOARD

The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) mandate is to act as the main instrument of Wildlife management and the main regulator of access to wildlife.

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29Aug, 2017

Polar Bear Management – Public Consultation in Chisasibi
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Polar Bear Management – Public Consultation in Chisasibi

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Polar Bear Management – Public Consultation in Chisasibi

2017-08-30T17:41:30+00:00 August 29th, 2017|

In January 2012, the Federal Minister of the Environment requested that the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board establish a management regime for polar bears, including a Total Allowable Take for Southern Hudson population that occurs in the Eeyou Marine Region.

4Jan, 2017

Press Release: Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board and Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board sign memorandum of understanding
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Press Release: Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board and Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board sign memorandum of understanding

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Press Release: Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board and Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board sign memorandum of understanding

2017-01-06T17:36:15+00:00 January 4th, 2017|

January 4, 2017 - Representatives from the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB), the Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board (NMRIRB) and the Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board (EMRIRB) have recently finalized a Memorandum [...]

12May, 2016

Public consultations on research prioritization in the Eeyou Marine Region
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Public consultations on research prioritization in the Eeyou Marine Region

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Public consultations on research prioritization in the Eeyou Marine Region

Sophie Fillion 2016-11-10T18:29:16+00:00 May 12th, 2016|

The Eeyou Marine Wildlife Board will host a public consultation on its research priorities on November 17, 2016 in Whapmagoostui. Location: Whapmagoostui Sport and Recreation Complex Time: November 17, 2016 at 1:30 pm Everyone is [...]

1Mar, 2016

Cree Offshore Agreement Referendum
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Cree Offshore Agreement Referendum

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Cree Offshore Agreement Referendum

2016-11-02T01:30:27+00:00 March 1st, 2016|

On June 29 2009, the Negotiator for the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), Roderick Pachano, the Negotiator for Canada, Guylaine Ross, and the Negotiator for Nunavut, William Mackay, initialled a proposed Agreement between [...]

25Mar, 2014

Eeyou Marine Symposium
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Eeyou Marine Symposium

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Eeyou Marine Symposium

2016-11-02T01:30:27+00:00 March 25th, 2014|

In collaboration with the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB), ArcticNet is organizing the 2014 Symposium on Science and Traditional Knowledge in the Eeyou Marine Region to be held in Montreal from 25 to 27 [...]