While B.C. slogs through reforms to comply with U.N. resolution, the private sector has been embracing the benchmarks of its own accord.
Obtaining free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous communities regarding the use of their lands is a cornerstone of UNDRIP.
“Skeena agreed to do a full environmental assessment,” Morin said. “They could have done an amendment … I see the work that we are doing today and into the future as redefining what constitutes sustainable mining in Tahltan territory.”Article content Skeena isn’t alone. Brian Sullivan, CEO of Conuma Resources based in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., estimated that more than 50 per cent of his duties now involve working on compliance with UNDRIP, First Nations communities’ interests and regulatory compliance.Article content
Instead, Conuma has now appointed an executive full time to Indigenous affairs who sits on an expenditure board that represents First Nation interests for every capital spending item involving the company. By getting ahead of regulators in reaching deals with Indigenous governments, companies can speed up processes and prevent costly delays or other disruptions.
Alexander said that in contrast, changing entire suites of laws involving multiple stakeholders across society takes time.Article content
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