PDAC Aboriginal Affairs

2014

PDAC Aboriginal Affairs

• Established in 2004

• Promoting greater participation by Aboriginal people in the mineral industry

• Encouraging greater understanding and co-operation between Aboriginal communities and mineral exploration and mining companies

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PDAC Aboriginal Affairs

• Encourage greater Aboriginal participation in the industry

• Advocate for government resource revenue sharing

• Advocate for more rapid resolution of land claims

• Development of clear, effective engagement protocols

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Key Policy Initiatives for the AAC Included:

PDAC Aboriginal Affairs

Initiatives and Outreach

Advocacy work

Research

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PDAC Aboriginal Affairs - initiatives

•Exploration and Mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities – with MAC, CAMA, NRCan, AANDC

•Mining Industry Human Resource Guide partner

•Promotion of good practices and engagement by the mineral industry:e3 Plus: A framework for responsible mineral exploration

• Presence at regional and national conferences

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Outreach and initiatives:

PDAC Aboriginal Affairs - initiatives

• Support for Mining Matters Aboriginal Outreach Program

• MOU with the Assembly of First Nations

• Aboriginal Program at PDAC annual Convention

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Outreach and initiatives:

PDAC Aboriginal Affairs - advocacy

• Expedite the resolution of outstanding land claims

• Clarify consultation protocols and permitting requirements

• Implement Government Resource Revenue Sharing

• Training and Educational Programs

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Advocate on behalf of public policy issues:

PDAC Aboriginal Affairs - research• Data maps - socio-economic profile of Aboriginal communities in Canada in relation to exploration and mining activities

• Case histories of agreements between companies and communities

• Survey of Community-based consultation protocols

• Research on government resource revenue sharing policy and models – a comparative analysis

• Comparative analysis of jurisdictional approaches to Duty to Consult and / or Accommodate (delegation)

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PDAC’s Strategic Plan and Aboriginal Affairs

• September 2012: PDAC Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan

• Aboriginal Affairs a priority for PDAC

• Creation of a Roadmap for the Aboriginal Affairs and Resource Development program based on strategic outcomes

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Aboriginal Affairs Strategic Outcomes

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Increase participation by

Aboriginal people in the mineral

industry

Improve relationships between the

mineral industry and Aboriginal

people

PDAC’s Aboriginal Affairs Roadmap and Stakeholder Engagement• Engaging stakeholders and Aboriginal

communities across Canada to identify and discuss:• existing issues / challenges / successes• possible initiatives / activities for the PDAC

• This will assist PDAC Aboriginal Affairs:•map the existing landscape• identify priorities • develop a long term operational plan

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Preliminary Priorities:Feedback received has identified the following as some key issues for consideration for the PDAC Aboriginal Affairs Roadmap:

•Company – Community Agreements (negotiation, implementation, monitoring) •Engagement and the Duty to Consult – law vs. practice•Capacity Development (awareness, skills, training)•Business Development / Joint Ventures•Economic Benefits•Government Resource Revenue Sharing•Land Claims / Land Use Planning

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Thank you!Lesley Williams

Manager, Aboriginal Affairs and Resource Development

lwilliams@pdac.ca416-362-1969 x294

www.pdac.ca/Aboriginal

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