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LRMP Table Orientation to First Nations--Instructors Guide

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

145 pages; 3-hole punched & shrink wrap; includes 1.5; catalogue #97-0028; ISBN 1-55212-273-5; US$13.50, C$19.51, EUR12.70, £8.80

One of a series of training modules for participants of Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) processes in British Columbia.

Read more! LRMP Table Orientation to First Nations--Instructors Guide

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 provide the IPT and the LRMP table with an overview of First Nations interests, plus an understanding of how these interests apply to local First Nations in the planning area. Sub-objectives include:

1. To enhance an atmosphere of open communications between the LRMP table participants and local First Nations.

2. To ensure that LRMP table participants understand the unique relationship between the province and First Nations, and how this relationship impacts the LRMP.

3. To foster a sense of involvement within local First Nations.

4. To provide a basis for subsequent land and resource decision making.

Key Themes

First Nations communities are:

• very diverse cultures offering different languages, political structures, social structures, administrations and decision making processes.
• significantly shaped by, and form many of their political and governmental 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 Nations land and resource decision making processes and land management planning systems.

First Nations have a number of options to participate in the LRMP, or other land management processes, including any or all of the following:

• various interim measures, e.g., joint stewardship, memoranda-of-understanding, letter of intent, management agreement.
• jointly establishing the process in a government to government relationship with the province.
• participation (observer to full participant) at the LRMP table.
• doing some of the work (under contract) that is required for the planning process.

The participants at the LRMP table must understand:

• that many First Nations communities are often very different in terms of cultural protocols, i.e., what is acceptable social behaviour.
• how they effect local First Nations participation by their actions. Many current behaviours may be socially acceptable, but are grounded in prejudice or bias which may be offensive to First Nations (and other) participants.

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

Local First Nations are often very involved in land and resource interests on many fronts.

Timing

Ideally this module should be delivered during the orientation phase for the LRMP table. This module will be delivered sometime after modules 6-1 & 6-2 which will hopefully determine the extent and nature of First Nations participation in the LRMP. This module should be delivered regardless of whether local First Nations choose to be involved in the LRMP or not.

Note that this module may have to be delivered in a series of parts depending on the wishes of the local First Nations. Some groups may not want to deliver their component of the training at the same time as other First Nations.

Contents of Lesson Plans

A. Introduction

B. First Nations Participation in the LRMP Process

C. Cultural Overview of B.C. First Nations

1. Spirituality and Social Values

2. Social Structure and Demographics

3. Community Decision-Making

4. Contact

D. Legal Overview of B.C. First Nations

1. Legislative Framework

2. Title and Rights

3. Claims

4. The Treaty Process

5. Interim Measures

6. Link to LRMP

E. Overview of Local First Nations

1. Organization

2. Culture & Values

3. Legal

4. Land Management

5. Involvement with Existing Processes

F. Summary

Overheads and handouts

Participant package