First Nations and Métis Program Update Scott Berry Manager Corporate Relations and Communications First Nations and Métis Relations
Communities of Interest OPG works to limit impact to the public and environment Robust public program (Public Information Disclosure and Transparency Protocol) based on interests and perceived risk Work closely with near site communities and First Nations and Métis Communities Higher standard of engagement required New CNSC guidance on Aboriginal Relations late 2015 OPG Acknowledges traditional territories past and present Haudenosaunee, the Mississaugas, Ojibway and Huron 2 P r e s e n t a t i o n T i t l e
OPG Nuclear GS OPG Thermal GS OPG Hydro Facility OPG Hydro Dam First Nations Reserves 3
Context for Engagement Aboriginal Communities: Indigenous Canadians - First Nations, Métis and Inuit Reserve Lands An Indian Reserve is a tract of land set aside under the Indian Act and treaty agreements for the exclusive use of an Indian band. Aboriginal groups agreed to share lands and resources with settlers in exchange for the guarantee that traditional activities such as hunting and fishing would continue undisturbed. Traditional Territory larger land base occupied and utilized for many generations before reserve borders were imposed and drawn on maps Treaties relationship with the crown nation to nation Sought to protect what was sacred relationship to lands/waters Not relics of the past living documents with full force of law Were not transactions or surrenders agreement for sharing
First Nations and Métis Relations Policy First Nations and Métis Relations Policy OPG-POL-0027 OPG is committed to developing long-term mutually beneficial relationships with First Nation and Métis communities Committed to developing these relationships on a foundation of respect for the languages, customs, and political, social and cultural institutions OPG acknowledges the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations and Métis communities as recognized and affirmed in the Constitution Act 1982. OPG is committed to continuing efforts to reach mutually satisfactory resolution of grievances with respect to past generation related development. Pursue prospective generation-related developments OPG s commitments are made on its own behalf, and not on behalf of the Crown 5 P r e s e n t a t i o n T i t l e
Aboriginal Program Key Program Elements 1. Community Relations and Outreach 2. Capacity Building 3. Employment 4. Business Contracting/Procurement Engagement: Effective and mature program expanding nuclear efforts Higher level of engagement consultation accommodation Crown accountability certain procedural actions can be delegated Determination of impact to either rights or interests
Métis Nation of Ontario Métis mixed-race descendants of unions First Nations and European men 18 th /19 th century fur trade Born of francophone voyageur, English and Scottish fathers part of the history of colonization 7 P r e s e n t a t i o n T i t l e
Métis Nation of Ontario Governance Councils elected by citizens President and Senator Signed MOU 8
Agreement with the Chiefs The Alderville Ojibway First Nation The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Hiawatha First Nation Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Rama First Nations Beausoleil First Nations Williams Treat First Nations
Historic Saugeen Métis Lake Huron watershed Métis - lived, fished, hunted, trapped, and harvested the lands and waters of the Bruce Peninsula Signed MOU
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Saugeen First Nation Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation OPG commitments: DGR not constructed without SON support Resolve outstanding legacy issues Allows for the building of a new positive lasting relationship 11
Additional Communities Mississauga s of New Credit First Nations Six Nations HDI Mohawks of Bay of Quinte Mohawks of Akwesasne Wikwemikong First Nation (Bay of Beavers) United Chief and Council of Mnidoo Mnsing
Aboriginal Concerns - Reconciliation Express concerns about impacts to its traditional territory - socioeconomic, spiritual, and cultural health the use and enjoyment of traditional territories The relationship to traditional territory is significant Potential impact to traditional and spiritual way of life rights and interests Potential for malfunctions and accidents to affect occupancy/use of traditional lands (treaty rights and interests) Concerns regarding effects on harvesting rights Desire to remain informed and engaged over life of project/operations Must be decision makers make informed decisions (history of exclusion) Must benefit in real and meaningful ways 13 P r e s e n t a t i o n T i t l e
Accreditation To foster sustainable business relations between First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and Canadian Business CCAB Silver-level Progressive Aboriginal Relations Certification Internal Audit 14 P r e s e n t a t i o n T i t l e