Were there recommendations made by Aboriginal people and/or organizations to improve the practice of determining “significance”?
Traditional knowledge Aboriginal groups identified the need to include traditional knowledge in designing and conducting further baseline studies, as well as ongoing research and monitoring programs relating to the project. To ensure traditional knowledge is properly acknowledged and recorded, Elders recommended that it be gathered on an individual basis. Several Aboriginal groups recommended that the proponent demonstrate how traditional knowledge would be utilized throughout the life of the project. Decision making Decisions concerning the territories of Aboriginal peoples must be made by those who have travelled and worked on the land. This will ensure that informed decisions are being made. Time and resources Aboriginal people continually expressed the need for additional time and resources when participating in the EA process. Virtually all of the submissions made by Aboriginal groups to the panel indicated that they needed more time and/or resources to effectively participate in
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