STONEY INFORMATION LETTER (SIL) FORM Project Proponent Use Project Proponent Name: Project Title: Project Location: (legal description) Date Submitted: Submitted By: Stoney Nation Use Date Received Received By: Notes To the Project Proponent: Please complete the details requested below to the best of your knowledge, in digital format. This is a living document, and will be updated electronically throughout the life of the project. The Stoney Consultation Team (SCT) will use the information provided to assess the level of involvement required from the Stoney First Nation regarding consultation for the proposed project, as well as to maintain up to date records of project activity on Stoney Traditional Lands. Please note the SCT will need a minimum of twentyone (21) working days to review the Stoney Consultation Assessment Form once you have submitted it. The SCT thanks you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, contact information is included at the end of this document. 1.0 Early Notification 1.1 When (date) was project notification initially sent to the Stoney Nation and by whom? Dates: By whom: Extra Comments: 1.2 To whom was project notification addressed and what was the delivery method? To whom: Address used (if applicable): Delivery Method: Fax: Mail: Email: Other: Explain: Extra Comments: 1.3 Have there been further notifications sent to the Stoney Nation concerning this project? Dates: Nature of Contact: Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
Extra Comments: 2.0 Initial Project Details 2.1 Project type: Commercial Development Industrial Development Road Construction Other Explain: 2.2 Project Description: 2.3 Project Legal Location LSD: Sec: Twp: Rge: W: 2.4 Have Stoneys received project maps? 2.5 Have Stoneys received project surveys? 2.6 Have Stoneys received a project schedule? 2.7 Date for Initial Project Meeting with Stoney Nation? Have other meetings been held with the Stoney Nation since the initial project meeting? If yes, please provide dates and attendees Dates: Attendees: Extra Comments: 2.8 Applicable Regulatory Agency(ies) for this project and contact names. Agency: Contact Name: Extra Comments: 2.9 Who are the primary project proponent (company) contacts? Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
Name: Email: Address: Phone Number: Extra Comments: 3.0 Environmental, Cultural, and Archaeological Concerns 3.1 Has an Environmental Assessment (EA) been completed for the project? 3.2 If EA is complete, has the Stoney Consultation Office received a copy? 3.3 Stoney Evaluation Has the EA been reviewed and discussed with representatives of the Stoney Nation? What are the recommendations and mitigations outlined in the EA? Explain: 3.4 Has a Stoney Cultural Assessment (CA) been completed for the project? If CA is complete, has the Stoney Consultation Office received a copy? 3.5 Has an Archaeological Assessment been completed for the project? If Historical Resources Clearance Letter has been completed, has the Stoney Consultation Office received a copy? 3.6 Stoney Evaluation Has the Stoney CA been reviewed and discussed with representatives of the Stoney Consultation Office? What are the recommendations and mitigations outlined in the CA? Explain: 4.0 Education and Communication 4.1 Does the project proponent have a First Nation Consultation Plan? 4.2 How does the project proponent plan to inform Stoney community of project details? Open House Individual Resident Notification Distribution of Notices Other: Explain: 4.3 Emergency Response Planning (ERP): How is emergency planning information communicated to the Nation? Explain: Does the Emergency Planning Zone include Stoney residents? Is the ERP translated into the Stoney language? When was the ERP last updated? Date: Please provide details of any planned community information initiatives related to Emergency Planning, or dates of initiatives already completed. Explain: 5.0 Cultural Awareness, Safety and Community Orientation Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
5.1 Has the project proponent completed a Cultural Awareness, Safety and Community Orientation training session with the Stoney First Nation? If yes, please report who participated, presented, and date completed: Participants Presenters Date Completed Extra Comments: 6.0 Employment and Training 6.1 Are there any potential employment or training opportunities for band members regarding the project? Environmental Positions Cultural Positions Labour Positions Administrative Positions Other Explain: 6.2 Are there potential sub-contracting opportunities for band businesses regarding this project? Explain: 7.0 Detailed Scheduling Quality Control 7.1 When is the projected start date for this project? Date: 7.2 What is the expected duration of this project? Are there general project impacts the community should be aware of? Traffic Noise Dust Visual Impacts Other Explain 7.3 When is the project kick-off (pre-job) meeting expected? Date: Is the project proponent aware of any Traditional Restricted Activity Periods (TRAP) on behalf of the Stoney Nation? If yes, please identify. Explain: 8.0 Community and First Nation Project Updates 8.1 Has the project proponent ever provided community project update newsletters, pamphlets, etc. to First Nations in Alberta? If yes, please provide a hard copy example Explain: 8.2 Has the project proponent ever provided open house, or other similar information sharing sessions with the Stoney Nakoda First Nations? Open House Other Explain: 9.0 Other Please provide any further information pertinent to the Stoney First Nation in regards to the proposed project. Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
9.1 Please provide a map of the proposed project. Please return completed forms to: consultation@stoney-nation.com William (Bill) Snow Consultation Manager Stoney Tribal Administration Consultation Office Box 120 Morley, AB T0L 1N0 Tel: 403.881.4760 Fax: 403.881.4250 Cell: 587.580.6212 Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
STONEY CONSULTATION FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2012 Bearspaw, Chiniki, & Wesley First Nations Stoney Consultation Office Box 120 Morley, Alberta T0L 1N0 Office: (403) 881 4276 Fax: (403) 881 4250 File Opening & Review Fee Elder Honorariums Site Visit Fees $500 upon notification $350 per diem, per Elder If a site visit is required, a cost estimate agreement will be drafted by the Consultation Team Please make cheques payable to; Stoney Tribal Administration Consultation Box 120, Morley AB T0L 1N0 Stoney Information Letter Form (SIL) Rev. 2 August 2012
STONEY NAKODA NATION CONSULTATION PROCESS 1. PROJECT NOTIFICATION 2. SCT/SNRC INITIAL ASSESSMENT 1.1 Project received by STA, BTA, EVTA 1.2 Confirm initial notification requirements SCT, SNRC, Band Manager, other, etc. 2.1 Project Coordinator sends Stoney Information Letter (SIL), Stoney Information Form and Letter of Acknowledgement (LOA) to Company, Government Agency or Organization 2.2 SIL Form to be filled out by Company, Government Agency or Organization and sent to consultation@stoney-nation.com 3. RECEIVE COMPLETED SIL FORM 3.1 Begin initial review of 9 items identified in consultation assessment form, namely 1). Early Notification, 2). Initial Project Mtg., 3). Environmental and Historical Assessment, 4). Education, Communication Issues, 5). Stoney Cultural Awareness, Safety and Community Orientation, 6). Employment, Training Opportunities, 7). Detailed Scheduling, Quality Control, 8). Updates, 9). Other. 3.2 Identify initial list of SNN issues with project (if any) 3.3 Initial review usually takes 21 90 days to complete from the SCT or SNRC. 4. 1ST MEETING BETWEEN SCT/SNRC AND COMPANY, GOVERNMENT AGENCY, OR ORGANIZATION 4.1 First meeting between SCT/SNRC and company, government agency, or organization 4.2 Discuss concerns identified in section 3.2 4.3 Identify preliminary work plan with specific tasks and objectives with company, government agency or organization. 5. IDENTIFY ACTION ITEM LIST 5.1 Confirm individual detailed roles and responsibilities from work plan identified in 4.3 confirm timelines, costs, etc. 5.2 This work plan will address 1). Key Contacts 2). Project Mtg. issues, 3). Environmental and Historical Assessment, 4). Education, Communication Issues, 5). Stoney Cultural Awareness, Safety and Community Orientation, 6). Employment, Training Opportunities, 7). Detailed Scheduling, Quality Control, 8). Updates, 9). Other. 6. SNN EVALUATION 6.1 Have initial SNN concerns/issues been accommodated and specifically how? 6.2 SCT/SNRC send letter of support or objection to company, government agency or organization. NOTE* STA = Stoney Tribal Administration, Stoney Information BTA = Bighorn Letter Tribal Form Administration, (SIL) EVTA = Eden Valley Tribal Administration, SCT = Stoney Consultation Rev. Team, 2 August SNRC = 2012 Stoney Natural Resources Committee
STONEY INFORMATION LETTER - 2012 Stoney Consultation Information Letter Rev. 4 January 2012
Stoney Consultation Information Letter Rev. 4 January 2012
DATE: November 4, 2008 TO: FROM: All Natural Resource Developers and Applicable Regulatory Agencies Stoney Tribal Council (STC) RE: Stoney Information Letter Revision 3 December 8, 2008 WHEREAS, the Stoney Nakoda Nations (SNN) consisting of the Bearspaw Nation, Chiniki Nation and Wesley Nation are signatories to Treaty 7 (1877) and WHEREAS the SNN have constitutionally recognized Treaty and Aboriginal rights, titles and interests to certain Reserve Lands at Morley, Alberta (I.R. #142, 143, 144), Eden Valley (I.R. #216), Rabbit Lake (I.R. #142B), and Bighorn (I.R. 144A), and to their Traditional Lands which encompass a broader area than the Reserve Lands as identified by the SNN and attached as Appendix A; hereto; and WHEREAS such rights, titles and interest are protected by Section 35 of The Constitution Act, 1982, and as such require that the SNN be consulted and their protected rights, titles and interest(s) recognized and accommodated in the undertaking of any development activity on or potentially impacting the SNN Reserve Lands and Traditional Lands; and WHEREAS the SNN have filed claims in the courts of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, action numbers Q.B. 2147 of 2003, Action No. 0301-19586 and Action No. S036666 respectively, to protect such rights, titles and interests; and WHEREAS the SNN is a self governing body under the authority of Treaty 7 and the Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-5, and provides leadership and direction in respect of all natural resource development applications through the duly elected Chiefs and Councils of the member Nations, collectively known as the Stoney Tribal Council at duly convened meetings; and WHEREAS the Stoney Tribal Council has mandated the Stoney Natural Resource Committee (SNRC) and the Stoney Consultation Team (SCT) with the delegated responsibilities to actively engage and gather initial information on natural resource development applications that have direct or indirect impacts upon the SNN Indian Reserves and Traditional Lands: THEREFORE, all proponents of development activities that may directly or indirectly affect activities within the SNN Reserve Lands and Traditional Lands are advised as follows: The Stoney Nation Managing Consultation Coordinator of the SNRC and SCT shall receive all development proposals on behalf of SNN including complete project description, duration of project, and proposed submission date at least 90 days in advance of the proponent submitting such proposal to Canada, Alberta or the applicable regulatory authority as the case may be, for the purpose of consultation and accommodation of the rights and interest(s) of SNN; Stoney Consultation Information Letter Rev. 4 January 2012
The Stoney Nation Managing Consultation Coordinator is identified as follows: Peter Snow Consultation Manager Stoney Tribal Administration Consultation Office Box 120 Morley, Alberta T0L 1N0 Phone: (403) 881-4276 Fax: (403) 881 4250 Email: peters@stoney-nation.com and Cc consultation@stoney-nation.com Email: iang@stoney-nation.com (Ian Getty, Alternate Contact) The SNRC and SCT shall meet with development proponents, appropriate government agencies, and individual band members, as required to identify and conduct initial consultation on short term planning objectives identified below: 1. Early Notification 2. Initial Project Meeting proponent proposal, project description, location, schedule, key contacts, maps, surveys, etc. 3. Environmental/Cultural Identification of Concerns, Assessment, Evaluation, Monitoring 4. Education, Communication Issues 5. Stoney Cultural Awareness, Safety and Community Orientation 6. Employment, Training Opportunities 7. Detailed Scheduling Quality Control 8. Community and First Nation Project Updates 9. Other The SNRC and SCT shall report and advise the Stoney Tribal Council on progress of consultation with all development proponents and regulatory agencies in order to receive comment and direction; The SNRC and SCT shall communicate and engage with development proponents and government on an as required basis in order to ensure that adequate consultation and accommodation of the rights and interests of the SNN is conducted; Consultation and accommodation must be held to the satisfaction of the Stoney Nakoda People that meets the minimum legal requirements of precedent law in accordance with our constitutionally recognized treaty and aboriginal rights. This interim information letter on consultation and accommodation will be subject to regular review and approval by the STC. The STC will provide all amendments and updates to all development proponents and regulatory agencies through postings on the Stoney Nation website at www.stoneynation.com. A detailed Consultation Guide and Handbook is in preparation and will be available in early 2009. Stoney Consultation Information Letter Rev. 4 January 2012
Stoney Consultation Information Letter Rev. 4 January 2012