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IAMC Orientation and Set-up--Instructors Guide

by Integrated Resource Planning Committee, Government of BC; co-published with Government of BC

118 pages; incl. 3-ring binder; includes 1.5; catalogue #97-0026; ISBN 1-55212-271-9; US$12.24, C$18.83, EUR12.30, £8.50

One of a series of training modules for participants of Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) processes in British Columbia. LRMPs are strategic land use planning processes under the Forest Practices Code.

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About the LRMP process About LRMP Training Module Overview

About the LRMP process

Planning for land and resources in British Columbia, including LRMP, is evolving in new directions. Land and resource management decisions made without an overall plan are being replaced by planning at the regional, sub-regional (LRMP), and more local levels. Land and resource decisions formerly made unilaterally by single government agencies are being replaced by inter-agency processes that seek to consider all environmental, resource and socioeconomic values. Decisions with short-range perspectives are being replaced by decisions that seek to protect future generations by ensuring commitments of land and resources are sustainable in the long term. Planning decisions made through internal government agency processes are being replaced by decisions made through open, consensus-based processes involving full participation of the public and stakeholders.

About LRMP training and publications

Training is an essential foundation for the new land and resource management directions in B.C. Through training, participants can become more effective in their roles and responsibilities in the processes. They can better understand the benefits of these processes, and avoid many of the difficulties. The purpose of training is to increase the capabilities of all participants.

How can I find out more about LRMP training?
Training module development is coordinated, on behalf of the Integrated Resource Planning Committee, by Brian Fardoe, Strategic Forest Planning Section, Forest Practices Branch, Ministry of Forests, 1st Floor -1450 Government St., Victoria, BC V8W 3E7. Phone 250-356-5110, fax 387-6751, or email Brian.Fardoe@gems3.gov.bc.ca.

How is training delivered?
Interagency Planning Teams (IPTs) are responsible for developing and implementing LRMP table training plans. In support of IPTs, the Integrated Resource Planning Committee has developed the training modules listed below. In general, IPTs select and fund consultants to present training to LRMP tables.

What kinds of training materials are available?
LRMP training materials produced by the Integrated Resource Planning Committee include modules and publications. Instructor manuals are available for all training modules. Overheads and participant workbooks are also available for most modules.

Training modules:

• Orientation to LRMP
• Public Participation in LRMP
• First Nations:
  • Orientation to LRMP for First Nations
  • Interagency Management Committee Orientation to First Nations
  • LRMP Table Orientation to First Nations
  • LRMP Table Orientation to Local First Nations
• LRMP Process Management
• Scenario Development in LRMP

Publications:

• LRMP: Statement of Principles and Process
• Diamond LRMP- A Model Report
• Resource Analysis Guidelines
• Public Participation Guidelines
• Social and Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines

Who pays for the training materials?

• Note: These training materials and publications are available to IPTs, colleges, researchers and others. A fee is charged by the distributor (Trafford Publishing) to recover printing and order processing expenses only.
• Many of the publications are available to read on-line through accessing the Land Use Coordination Office's web site at http://www.luco.gov.bc.ca/lrmp/home.htm.

Module Overview

Objective

To orient the local Inter-Agency Management Committee (IAMC), and possibly the local IPT (Interagency Planning Team) if it is in place, to broad First Nations interests, local First Nations concerns and First Nations opportunities to participate in the LRMP. Objectives include:

1. To set the stage to establish a management relationship between IAMC and local First Nations regarding; the set-up of the IPT; the role of each party in the IPT; and the set-up of the LRMP table.

2. To secure preliminary mutual commitment to participate (or at least continue to explore participation) in the LRMP and identify specific work opportunities for local First Nations to be involved in the LRMP process.

3. To establish an open atmosphere of communications.

4. To establish aspects of an ongoing communication system (building on mdoule 6-1).

Key Themes

First Nations communities are:

• very diverse cultures with different languages, political structures, social structures, administrations and decision making processes.
• significantly shaped by, and form many of their government and political relationships on the basis of, various legal cases, constitutional recognition, outstanding treaties and interpretations of aboriginal rights and title.
• very similar in their spiritual basis which is tied to their understanding of their connection to life and the land. This philosophy forms the basis of many unique First Nation's land and resource decision making processes and land management planning systems.

First Nations have a number of options to participate in the LRMP, and other land management processes, including:

• various interim measures, e.g., joint stewardship, memorandum-of-understanding, letter of intent, management agreement.
• interim protection measures as part of the treaty process.
• jointly establishing the process in a government to government style relationship with the province.
• sitting at the LRMP table.
• doing some of the work (under contract) that is required for the planning process.

The LRMP process will be far more successful in terms of eventual implementation, long term acceptability (e.g., after treaty) and quality of land use if First Nations are involved to the degree they desire. The level they desire may vary from design and set-up, to no involvement depending on their political beliefs, organizational capacity and trust for outside parties. Whatever the level of involvement, it is important to understand and respect the local First Nations position. We are in the beginning stages of what will likely be a very long term and close management relationship.

Timing

Ideally this module should be delivered while the decision is being made to do an LRMP, and before the Terms of Reference are developed for the LRMP. It should also be done after module 6-1 is delivered to local First Nations.

Approach/Format

The primary intent of this module is to build the local IAMC's understanding of First Nations so that they can jointly determine how to create meaningful local First Nation's involvement in the LRMP process. The IAMC must; understand the general differences and similarities between First Nations communities; understand how interests surrounding aboriginal rights and title shape community positions and outside working relationships; and specific ways that the local First Nations might be involved in the LRMP.

The training part of the session generally follows a presentation format, but should encourage dialogue between the trainer(s), government and First Nations participants. The goal is to develop a better understanding so that an effective management arrangement can be established between the local First Nations and the MOF. This can be accomplished, but every effort must be made to ensure that the session does not focus on the resolution of social and political interests that are outside of the scope, and probably the authority, of the LRMP process.

The workshop part of the session should be an open brainstorming session with no preconceived conclusion in mind. It should be thought of as an initial opportunity to open dialogue around some ideas without having to make serious decisions or commitments, i.e., a process to establish a process to make future decisions.

Contents of Lesson Plans

A. Introduction

B. Overview of Aboriginal Involvement in LRMP

C. Overview of Aboriginal Peoples in British Columbia

1. Organization

2. Culture and Philosophy

D. Legal Context for First Nations in BC

1. Rights and Title

2. Comprehensive and Specific Claims

3. Treaty Process in British Columbia

4. Link to LRMP

5. Interim Measures

E. Local First Nations<

1. Overview of Local First Nations

2. Opportunities for First Nations Involvement in LRMP

F. Summary

Overheads and handouts