MITIG-WAAKII (Forestry)

Purpose:

The purpose of the Forest Unit is to provide an opportunity for Anishinabek First Nations and the MNR to discuss forest planning and management issues, exchange information, facilitate a common understanding and collaborate on the resolution issues.

The intent of the parties in creating the Forest Unit is to provide First Nations with a formal, common table through which priority matters within the following broad themes may be negotiated:

·        Relationship Building

·        Communication/Consultation and Engagement with Industry

·        Economic Benefits/Resource Revenue Sharing

·        Involvement in Forest Management

·        Involvement in Policy and Program

·        Forestry Framework Agreement

Subsequently, additional themes such as Implementation and Future Discussions have been identified to achieve a “solutions-based approach” to establish a structure by which Anishinabek First Nations will participate with a greater share in tangible opportunities and economic benefits within the Forest Sector.

Current Initiatives:

·        Forestry Framework Agreement Process

·        Tenure Review

·        Biofibre

Naveau, Barb Forestry Office Assistant Tel: 705-497-9127 Fax: 705-497-9135	Roach, Nadine Forestry Coordinator Tel: 705-497-9127 Fax: 705-497-9135