Lands & Resources

The Lands and Resources Department’s mandate arises from the First Nation Final and Self Government Agreements of 1993 and subsequent policy development. In 2000 the department developed a mission statement and principles for departmental operations which remain in effect.

Mission Statement

The NNDFN Lands and Resources Department, being within a self-governing First Nation has the unique responsibility to serve as guardian of the lands, waters and resources within our traditional territory. We will work for the benefit of our present and future generations as we implement the NND Final and Self Government Agreements. The Department will be instrumental in providing citizens with access to lands and resources and will have a role in stewardship and management of these resources. We will work with other Governments and organizations to ensure sustainable development, which respects the spirit, needs and inter-dependence of all living things and supports our traditional uses, conservation and enhancement of the natural environment.

Principles of Departmental Operation

- Conservation of natural resources for current and our children’s futures use;
- Striving for sustainable development and use of natural resources (which means balancing social, economic and environmental factors in decisions about conservation and development);
- Integration of Traditional Knowledge with Scientific Knowledge;
- Carrying out integrated land and resources management/co-management (which means that all elements of the ecosystem: physical and biological are considered when planning and management decisions are made);
- Mutually beneficial partnerships and cooperation with other governments, organizations and stakeholders;
- Public, elder and youth participation, and
- Fairness and timely responses to NND citizens, Council and others.

The Department is made up of fours distinct units under the direction of the Director of Lands.

Documents

The Land and Resources Act of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun

Keno Hill Closure Planning Galkeno 900 2009
Keno Hill Student Tour 2008
Keno Hill Update 2009
Remediation of Keno 700 2008
Keno Hill Student tour 2009

Maps

NNDFN Rural Land Selections
First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun’s Traditional Territory

Cooperative Engagement Documents

Co_op Engagement Flowchart
Cooperative Engagement Process
Guiding Principles Towards Best Practice Codes for Mineral Interests

Crystal Stevens
Lands Assistant - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 143

Dawna Hope
Lands Policy/Fish & Wildlife - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 138

Dennis Buyck
Lands Manager - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 144

Frank Hutton
Fish & Wildlife Assistant - Telephone: (867) 996-2265

Josee Tremblay
Mining Liaison - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 134

Larysa Galipeau
Mining Liaison Ass't - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 131

Millie Olsen
GIS Technician - Telephone: (867) 996-2265, ext. 148