Algonquins of Barriere Lake Wanapitei PresentationSept 25 09

Algonquins of Barriere LakePresentation to

Wanapitei Colloquium

Presented by Jean Maurice Matchewan, Algonquins of

Barriere Lake & Russell Diabo, ABL Policy Advisor

September 25, 2009

OverviewOverview of Algonquins of Barriere Lake1991 Trilateral Agreement1998 Bilateral AgreementCiaccia-Lincoln Joint RecommendationsConclusions

Algonquins of Barriere Lake The Rapid Lake Reserve was established in 1961 under

the provincial Lands and Forestry Act. It is a semi-isolated 59-acre reserve (7 km from Hwy.

117) located in LaVrendrye Wildlife Reserve, 134 km north of Maniwaki, Qubec on the shore of the Cabonga Reservoir.

Approximately 450 of their members live within the traditional territory. Barriere Lake is a traditional First Nation community where Algonquin is the first language. Also spoken are English and French. The Algonquins of Barriere Lake operate under a governance code based on custom.

Algonquins of Barriere Lake

Algonquins of Barriere lake

The Barriere Lake Trilateral Agreement

Algonquins of Barriere Lake, Gouvernement du Qubec,

Government of Canada

Trilateral Agreement Territory: Location

MITCHIKANIBIKOK INIK

Quebec

Trilateral AgreementTerritory

Rapid LakeCommunity

La VerendryeWildlife Reserve

Boundary

Agreement Objectives To develop for implementation, a draft ecosystem-

based Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) with a commitment to the principles of sustainable development, conservation, protection of the traditional way of life of the Algonquins, & versatile resource use.

To reconcile forestry operations and sports hunting and fishing with the environmental concerns & traditional way-of-life of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake.


Guiding Principles

Continuation of the traditional way-of-life Sustainable Development Conservation Versatile Use Adaptive Ecosystem-Based Management


Phases of the Trilateral Agreement

Phase I: the collection, inventory, study and analysis of data respecting renewable resources & their uses on the territory

Phase II: preparation of a draft IRMP Phase III: formulation of recommendations

regarding draft IRMP implementation


Phase I Activities

Indigenous Knowledge Program Natural Resources & Sustainable Development

Program Economic/Social Development Program Measures to Harmonize Forestry Activities with

the traditional activities of the Algonquins

Logical Framework

Traditional EcologicalKnowledgeSocial CustomsToponymyABL-FECSensitive Area MappingMeasures to HarmonizeElders Field Trip

Projects:

PROGRAMINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

Data CompilationDigitization of EcoforestryDataCut Plan Map DigitizationSynthetic Map ProductionBuffer Zone Study

Sub-Program: FORESTRYProjects:

Aerial Moose InventoryWildlife Data CompilationHabitat Supply Analysis& ModelingABL Harvest StudyMoose ManagementStrategy

Sub-Program: WILDLIFEProjects:

PROGRAMSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Regional Socio-EconomicStudyABL Socio-Economic StudyLegal Framework Study

Projects:

PROGRAMECONOMIC/SOCIAL

DEVELOPMENT

TRILATERAL AGREEMENT


Indigenous Knowledge Program To document Algonquin ecological & social

knowledge for incorporation into the IRMP, & thereby facilitate harmonization of Algonquin & non-Algonquin land-use regimes consistent with the interest of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake.


MITCHIKANIBIKOK INIK SAS Mapping

WoodOccupancy

Moose YardsSpawning Areas

Sacred Areas

Burial SitesTobaccoMedicinal Plants

Sugar BushRoots

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Areas of Concern Management Strategy

ABL Areas of Concern (SAS)

Algonquin traditional occupancy and use sites documented during Phase I -Strategies & Prescriptions developed by IRMP Technical Team in consultation with ABL for Phase II IRMP planning.

Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Parks Guidelines & Land Affectation

Quebec Forest Act

FAPAQ & MRN Affectation Zones

ABL Areas of Concern (SAS)

ABL Areas of Concern (TMA 1)VALUE NO. &/OR

AREA (ha)PRESCRIPTION

Burial Sites 4 No forestry operations within AoCAbsolute buffer of 60m

Ceremonial Sites

1 No forestry operations within AoCAbsolute buffer of 100mRestriction on forest operations in area during gatheringsViewshed analysis as required

Heritage Sites

1 Absolute buffer of 60mModified harvest within 400 m; harvest strategies determined through consultations with ABL

Occupancy Sites

12 permanent19 tent sites

5-yr harvest exclusion buffer of 2km around permanent sites5-yr harvest exclusion buffer of 5km around settlements (5+ cabins)Absolute buffer of 60m

ABL Areas of Concern (cont.)TMA 1

VALUE NO. &/OR AREA (ha)

PRESCRIPTION

Sacred Areas

5 431 ha No forestry operations within AoCAbsolute buffer of 60mVisibility analysis where required

Spring Water

6 Harvest exclusionAbsolute buffer of 60m

Medicinal Plant Collection

23 556 ha Measures to Harmonize as requiredMaintain 560 ha of Algonquin designated collection areas throughout 20-year planning period

Root Collection

597 ha Maintain 597 ha of Algonquin designated collection areas throughout 20-year planning period

Specialty Woods

23 2,211 ha

Measures to Harmonize for specific sitesMaintain 1,434 ha of Algonquin designated collection areas throughout 20-year period



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Sugar Bushes

480 ha Measures to Harmonize as requiredMaintain 480 ha of Algonquin designated sugar bushes for 20-year planning period

Travel Routes & Portages

Measures to Harmonize as requiredHarvest exclusion at ends of all portages Viewscape planning as required

Bear Dens 10 Manage according to bear management strategy based on home range size (35km2)Harvest restrictions (60m no cut buffer) when cubs are at den (November-April)Case by case assessment for new dens encountered



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Spawning Sites

30 60 m wide buffer extending upstream & downstream along shoreline for 50 mAbsolute buffer of 10 m from shorelinePartial cutting in remaining 50 m up to 1/3 of basal area

Bald Eagle Habitat

6 nests Concentric absolute buffer of 300mNesting season zone of protection (no harvest) of 400m beyond absolute bufferHarvesting in zone of protection outside of nesting season permits removal of up to 30% of basal area within 10 year periodMaintenance of at least 3 super canopy trees per 650 m of shoreline within 300 m of eagle lakes100m reserve around nests used within the last 5 years Avoid location of roads or landings in the AoC



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Heron Rookeries

1 Absolute buffer of 200m Restricted forest operations within 200-500m of absolute buffer periphery for nesting period (April-July)

Cedar Ecosites

3 22.3 ha Special management areaMeasures to Harmonize as required

Moose HuntingAreas

No cutting on islands

Provisional Measures Sensitive Area Study (SAS); identification of

sensitive zones to be protected within cutting areas

Measures to Harmonize (MTH) forestry operations with the Algonquin way-of-life


Measures to HarmonizeMITCHIKANIBIKOK INIK

Harvest ZoneHarvest ExclusionZone Requiring Measures to HarmonizeHydrographyEcoforestry PolygonPlanned Roads

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Sustainable Development of Natural Resources

To obtain & utilize the highest quality forestry & wildlife data in the development of a sustainable adaptive management strategy for the renewable resources of the Trilateral Agreement Territory (TAT).


Modeling Forest GrowthMITCHIKANIBIKOK INIK

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HABITAT CLASSIFICATION

Economic/Social Development Program

To profile & analyze Algonquin & non-Algonquin local & regional socio-economic activities & the legal frameworks which govern them, facilitating the selection of sustainable resource management alternatives consistent with the interests of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake.


Context: Forestry in the TAT

TAT area: 10,900 km2

No. Common Areas (CAAFs): 7 Area occupied by CAAFs: 9,188 km2

No. CAAF beneficiaries: 36 Gross merchantable volume (all species): 77,025,340 m3

AAC (all species): 1,289,687 m3


Economic Value of Activities in the TAT(1994 Data)


Type of Activity

Value (1994) Person-Years

Employment (1994)

Actual Value in 10 Years

Average Annual Person Years

Forestry $33,384,140 146.56 $328,373,448 212.20

Tourism $4,541,692 61.55 $32,815,059 65.21

Services $3,082,508 25.50 $24,202,151 29.75

Recreation $15,526,201 n.a. $112,009,121 n.a.

Total $56,534,540 233.61 $497,399,779 307.16

Phase II Activities

Preparation of 5 Wildlife Management Plans (Moose, Black Bear, Furbearers, Small Game, Fish)

Preparation of Draft Forest Management Plans for 7 Traditional Management Areas (TMAs)

Traditional Management Areas

Benchmark Scenarios

1) Unrestricted Harvest (All Eligible Harvest Area is available for harvest)

2) Quebec Forest Act Applied3) Quebec Forest Act & TAT Area of Concern Strategies Applied4) Quebec Forest Act & Enhanced TAT Area of Concern Strategies

Applied5) Conservation Suitability Analysis Areas (Top 12% and 8% CSA

Areas removed from EHA)

* Scenarios were not developed for uneven-age management regimes as uneven-age strategies are viewed as less intrusive by the ABL.

Scenario Modeling / Negotiation Support In cooperation with Quebec our planning team is developing a

computer model to predict future wood supply under various management scenarios. This model will assist and support negotiations for the implementation of the IRMP by predicting the future forest condition expected to result from the implementation of each strategy and test each strategy for its ability to ensure forest sustainability while ensuring the continuance of the Algonquin traditional activities over time.

1998 Bilateral AgreementSection 7 (1) The parties agree to immediately enter

into negociations respecting the following subjects:

a) identification of an area of land for the exclusive use of the community of Mitchikanibikok to meet the basic needs for community dwellings and community infrastructures, it being understood that this does not engage the government of Quebec in the financing of infrastructures and activities which are the responsabilities of the federal government;

1998 Bilateral Agreement (Cont.)

b) participation in economic spin-offs according to models to be defined (for instance partnerships, economic benefits, resources revenue sharing, access to resources, etc.);

c) participation in management and sustainable development of resources;

d) electrification of the community; and e) economic development of Mitchikanibikok

including potentially hydro-electric projects.

ABL-Quebec SR Recommendations

Recognition of the Trilateral Agreement Territory as a Special Management Zone.

That Forestry Management Plans be Approved as Frameworks for the Ongoing Management of Forestry Resources.

That Wildlife Management Plans & Issues be Negotiated.

That a joint Qubec-ABL Co-Management Committee be Instituted and Mandated to Oversee the Implementation of the IRMP.

ABL-Quebec SR Recommendations

Revenue-Sharing: That Quebec provide an annual financial contribution, increased annually linked to level of natural resource exploitation.

Expansion of the Land-Base: Around existing Reserve.

Electrification of Rapid Lake Reserve: By Hydro-Quebec.

Without Prejudice to Aboriginal-Treaty Rights.

Next StepsPhase III: The development of detailed recommendations for

the implementation of the IRMP (Forests & Wildlife)

Negotiations with Quebec government regarding SR Global Recommendations.

Re-engage Federal Government in the Trilateral Process (Federal Government unilaterally withdrew from the Agreement in 2001).

Natural Resource Co-Management


Exclusion Inclusion

ALGONQUINS OF BARRIERE LAKE

5. ACTS

Conclusion If First Nations are to benefit from the legal

entitlements set out in the recent Haida, Takuand Delgamuukw decisions. Then organization, skill, knowledge and information will be key to matching Crown and industry capacity.

Bands and Tribal Councils will have to sort out their respective roles and responsibilities in the short, medium and long term.

Conclusion There is a burden of proof on First Nations to identify

and assert their rights and interests until Aboriginal title is resolved. The Chief and Councils as elected officials are primarily responsible for ensuring that a community does due diligence and makes best efforts towards ensuring consultation and accommodation takes place regarding natural resource developments taking place on Traditional Territory, pending the resolution of Aboriginal Title. This means involving the community membership in the consultation-accommodation process.

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