Indigenous engagement and public participation Flashcards

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Why have public engagement?

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-define problems
-wider information
-identify solutions
-balanced decision making
-minimize conflict
-social learning

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public engagement in IAA

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Begins in the early planning phase with the public participation plan
continues throughout the impact assessment process

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requirements in public participation

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Adequate notice
Access to information
public comments
public hearings
participation funding

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what is Indigenous consulationation like in EIA

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Integration of traditional knowledge in Canadian EIA is a policy requirement
Important means of integrating indigenous communities in environmental assessment and decisions-making processes

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benefits of indigenous knowledge

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Improve communication and trust between governments and Indigenous community

Create a better understanding of the environment

Recognize different knowledge forms

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