Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation

Case studies provide an overview of how aboriginal communities have come to terms with mining and mineral exploration in their territories. They are: Innu Nation and Inco's Voisey's Bay Nickel Mine/Mill; Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation and BHP Diamonds Inc.; Tahltan First Nation, the mining industry, and environmental assessment; Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and B.Y.G. Mt. Nansen Gold Mine; Makivik Corporation and Falconbridge's Raglan Mine; and Nishnawbi-Aski Nation and Ontario's living legacy.

Looks at the water crisis on reserves, and the right to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Explores whether cultural differences either enhance or hinder the working-group effectives or resource co-management boards established under Canada's comprehensive land claims process.

Examines the impact of two Supreme Court of Canada decisions regarding the interpretations of modern treaties.

Discusses how First Nation members remain concerned that their traditional territories are susceptible to the interests of others.

Signed on the 21st of July, 1997.

Signed on the 21st of July, 1997.