Ground-breaking Co-management in the Split Lake Resource Management Area of Manitoba, Canada
Settlement in June 1992, of the Northern Flood Agreement between Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Hydro and the Split Lake Cree First Nation resulted in the establishment of the Split Lake Resource Management Board (SLRMB) which is comprised of community representatives and government appointees. The resp...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:7a72eb64b12349a4a74a9e177bd532f5 2023-05-15T15:53:31+02:00 Ground-breaking Co-management in the Split Lake Resource Management Area of Manitoba, Canada Ross C. Thompson 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1253 https://doaj.org/article/7a72eb64b12349a4a74a9e177bd532f5 EN eng Septentrio Academic Publishing https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/1253 https://doaj.org/toc/1890-6729 doi:10.7557/2.16.4.1253 1890-6729 https://doaj.org/article/7a72eb64b12349a4a74a9e177bd532f5 Rangifer, Vol 16, Iss 4 (1996) co-management Rangifer tarandus caribou Aboriginal Cree Manitoba Hydro Animal culture SF1-1100 article 1996 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1253 2022-12-31T12:05:49Z Settlement in June 1992, of the Northern Flood Agreement between Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Hydro and the Split Lake Cree First Nation resulted in the establishment of the Split Lake Resource Management Board (SLRMB) which is comprised of community representatives and government appointees. The responsibilities of the SLRMB include: developing annual programs and budgets, conducting wildlife population and habitat assessments, developing land and resource plans, monitoring resource use, and reviewing land use and management proposals. The Board's mandate extends to management of all natural resources including several distinct caribou (Rangifer tarandus) populations which frequent the Split Lake Resource Management Area (RMA). After one year of operation, the SLRMB has several accomplishments. Its success is attributable in part, to the Board's effective mix of Split Lake Cree First Nation and government of Manitoba appointees. A good communication strategy has also been crucial for increasing understanding about the board, delivering essential resource management messages, and soliciting input at the community level. Rapport, teamwork, credibility and a resulting "strong voice" have set the framework for the SLRMB to play a significant role in resource management in a large part of northern Manitoba. Article in Journal/Newspaper caribou Rangifer Rangifer tarandus Split Lake Split Lake Cree Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada Rangifer 16 4 259 |
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Settlement in June 1992, of the Northern Flood Agreement between Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Hydro and the Split Lake Cree First Nation resulted in the establishment of the Split Lake Resource Management Board (SLRMB) which is comprised of community representatives and government appointees. The responsibilities of the SLRMB include: developing annual programs and budgets, conducting wildlife population and habitat assessments, developing land and resource plans, monitoring resource use, and reviewing land use and management proposals. The Board's mandate extends to management of all natural resources including several distinct caribou (Rangifer tarandus) populations which frequent the Split Lake Resource Management Area (RMA). After one year of operation, the SLRMB has several accomplishments. Its success is attributable in part, to the Board's effective mix of Split Lake Cree First Nation and government of Manitoba appointees. A good communication strategy has also been crucial for increasing understanding about the board, delivering essential resource management messages, and soliciting input at the community level. Rapport, teamwork, credibility and a resulting "strong voice" have set the framework for the SLRMB to play a significant role in resource management in a large part of northern Manitoba. |
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