As Long As the Rivers Flow: Coming back to the Treaty Relationship in our time aslongastheriversflow The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP invite you to a conference on harnessing the power of treaty rights to protect the environment, shape resource development, and approach the promise of reconciliation. Speakers include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Winona Laduke, Bob Rae, Francois Paulette, Chief Allan Adam, Elder Pat Marcel, Dr. David Schindler and many more The conference will include elders, scientists, experts in economic development and negotiation, and lawyers. Members from regional First Nation communities are specifically encouraged to attend. Topics will include: * Re-envisioning the treaties and the power they can hold for First Nations * Looking at the past, present, and future of the treaty relationship * Aboriginal rights to water and impacts of oil sands development * Best practices for managing lands to protect treaty rights in the face of the duty to consult and accommodate and cumulative impacts * Negotiation strategies for getting the most out of Impact and Benefit Agreements * Using strategic litigation to advance rights * Best practices for fostering sustainable economic development * Managing the benefits of economic development wisely
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 23:29:03 +0000
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