First Nations’ Resource Policies

Content of Resource Policies

As First Nations’ resource policies are community-specific, the specific provisions of each policy will vary. Many First Nations’ resource policies, however, share much of the content and themes described below. More information and resources about First Nations’ resource policies are available from the BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council.5

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  1. 1Negotiation of Agreements
  2. 2First Nations’ Resource Policies
  3. 3Indigenous Rights, Consultation and Consent
  4. 4The Surface Versus Subsurface Divide
  5. 5Mineral Prospecting and Exploration
  6. 6Environmental Assessment for Mining Activities
  7. 7Permits for Mine Development and Operation
  8. 8Compliance and Enforcement in the Mining Sector
  9. 9Mine Closure and Post Closure
  10. 10Securing the Cost of Mine Clean-up

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