The BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council will host a series of 5 impact assessment
webinars in early 2021, ranging from January 25-Feburary 4, 2021 to share information and receive feedback from First Nations in BC on the federal impact assessment process.
The webinars will be approximately 2 hours in length with expert presenters in the environmental assessment field.
A discussion paper will be shared in advance of the first webinar highlighting the changes to the Federal Impact Assessment Act.
The dates for the webinars are as follows:
Webinar #1: Monday, January 25, 2021 from 10:00 am-noon
Topic: Capacity funding for participation in impact assessments
Webinar #2: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 10:00 am – noon
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Webinar #3: Friday, January 29, 2021 from 10:00 am – noon
Topic: First Nations led environmental assessments
Webinar #4: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 10:00 am – noon
Topic: UN Declaration On The Rights of Indigenous Peoples and consent in impact assessments
Webinar #5: Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 10:00 am – noon
Dispute resolution
Limited participant funding is available for First Nations based upon the following criteria:
• The member is a representative for a First Nation in British Columbia.
• The participant is not already paid by the community
• Up to two members per First Nation in BC
• A request is made in writing prior to January 21, 2021
The webinars will be undertaken using the Zoom platform. To register for the webinars,
please click the registration link below and fill out the form.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FNEMCRegistration
