Mineral Exploration Program - EA0506-006
Document List
This is a letter from the Review Board to cancel and close this environmental assessment.
This is a letter from the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada that asks the Review Board to cancel and close this EA because the mineral claims have lapsed.
This is the response from Sidon International Resource Corp. to the Dec. 10, 2010 letter from INAC.
This letter from INAC to the NWT Metis Nation proposes modifications to measures from the Sidon Report of Environmental Assessment. (Note: This document has been re-posted in 2011 due to a technical problem with the original posting)
This letter from INAC to Akaitcho communities proposes modifications to measures from the Sidon Report of Environmental Assessment. (Note: This document has been re-posted in 2011 due to a technical problem with the original posting)
A letter from Minister Stral reporting that the review of EA 0506-006 is still ongoing and as soon as the review process is complete the Review Board will be notified.
Audio recordings of the Public Hearing for Consolidated Gold Win Ventures's and Sidon International Resources Corp's mineral exploration programs are available from the Review Board. Due to the number of files and the size of the files, they are not available on the MVEIRB website. To request the audio files, please contact the the Review Board.
These Information Requests were proposed by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
This letter was submitted by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation along with proposed Information Requests.
This is the Review Board's document of Reasons for Decision to adjourn the upcoming hearings for this development, due to inadequate responses by the developer to Information requests.
This is the GNWT's response to the Board's information request on the subject of archaeological sites.
INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS proposed that the Review Board issue this information request
This covering letter was submitted with the developer's response to the Review Board's information requests.
This is the developer's response to the Review Board's information requests.
This is the developer's response to the questions about the development asked by the Board on Sept. 15, 2005. [Note: A map is attached as a separate file on this web page.]
This map is attached to the developer's response to the questions about the development asked by the Board on Sept. 15, 2005.
This letter accompanied the information requests issued by the Review Board on Oct. 20th 2005. It includes an announcement of the Dec. 6th 2005 hearing date for this assessment.
These are the information requests issues by the Review Board on Oct. 20th 2005. Includes information requests to CONSOLIDATED GOLDWIN DIAMOND EXPLORATION, the Yellowknives, GNWT and INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS.
Letter requests that Sidon provide additional details of work proposed for it's diamond exploration program at Drybones/Wool Bay, Akaitcho region.
MVEIRB's reasons for deciding to call up Sidon's preliminary diamond exploration program for environmental assessment on it's own motion.
This is the text of the public service announcement for the Sidon assessment hearing. (Hearing was later cancelled)
A letter from MVEIRB, regarding Sidon's resubmission of IR responses on Feb 1st, 2006.
Satellite image of proposed drill sites near Drybones/Wool Bay, prepared by MVEIRB staff from information provided by Sidon.
For the environmental assessment for Sidon's preliminary diamond exploration program at Drybones/Wool Bay, Akaitcho region.
This is the third of a three-part e-mail correspondence between the GNWT and Sidon.
This is the second of a three-part e-mail correspondence between the GNWT and Sidon.
This is the original Land Use Permit application from Sidon to the MVLWB. It includes a contingency spill response, and a document titled "Modified Developer's Assessment Report".
This is the first of a three-part e-mail correspondence between the GNWT and Sidon.
This is the template for parties to follow when submitting proposed information requests to the Review Board.
This letter form asks parties to submit proposed information requests to the Review Board.
Notification of the various parties and responsible ministers who have been granted party standing by the MVEIRB to the environmental assessment of Sidon's diamond exploration program at Drybones/Wool Bay, Akaitcho region.
Notice of environmental assessment of Sidon's diamond exploration program at Drybones/Wool Bay, Akaitcho region, published in NewsNorth.
General notification to Sidon Int'l. Resources that its proposed diamond exploration program has been called up for environmental assessment.
This is a color version of a Google Earth satellite image with some Sidon proposed drill sites added on by Review Board staff. Locations are approximate.
Sidon responses to Board Information Requests received on Feb. 1, 2006.
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 302 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
A letter to the president of Sidon International from MVEIRB which requests to know what the company's intentions are with regards to participating in the environmental assessment process.
Email from Laurence Stephenson to MVEIRB indicating that Sidon International intends to participate in the EA
Notification that the developer intends to continue to participate in the EA and has engaged the services of a consultant.
August 24, 2006 letter from Pat Duxbury, MVEIRB to Rachel Ann Crapeau, YKDFN regarding the outstanding information request issued by MVEIRB to the YKDFN for EA0506-006
Note to file on meeting between MVEIRB staff and representatives from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Email from Latisha Heilman of Rescan Consultants indicating that the Information Requests for this EA will be submitted in the near future.
November 7, 2006 Information Request Response from Sidon International
Letter from MVEIRB to Rachel Ann Crapeau regarding Information Requests that the Review Board issued to the YKDFN but has not received yet.
August 10, 2005 letter from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board request that Sidon International's mineral exploration project be referred to environmental assessment.
Note to file regarding phone conversation between Louie Azzolini and Patrick Duxbury regarding the YKDFN's efforts to submit reponses to Information Requests.
Draft Land Use Permit Conditions for LUP MV2004C0039, Sidon International's mineral exploration program. The Application was considered by the MVLWB, however the permit was never issued because of the MVEIRB's decision to refer the application to environ
MVLWB Preliminary Screening Report for LUP MV2004C0039 - Sidon International's mineral exploration program
Email from Mike Palmer, INAC Water Resources, indicating the division is satisfied with the IR responses provided by the developer.
Note to File regarding a discussion with Joe Acorn who has taken on responsibilities with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Cover letter from MVEIRB to the Sidon International EA distribution list regarding the draft revised Work Plan. Interested parties have until 5:00 pm on December 15, 2006 to comment upon matters raised in the letter.
Draft revised Work Plan for the Sidon International environmental assessment.
Letter from MVEIRB to Gavin More,GNWT-ENR EA Manager requesting an update on GNWT IR responses that were submitted by INAC in November, 2005.
Letter from MVEIRB to Lionel Marcinkoski,INAC requesting an update on GNWT IR responses that were submitted by INAC in November, 2005.
Letter from MVEIRB to Joe Acorn, Yellowknives Dene First Nation requesting that the YKDFN submit their IR responses by December 15, 2006.
Response from Joel Holder, GNWT-ENR regarding MVEIRB's request for an update on the EA.
Response from GNWT regarding revised Work Plan and propose community hearing dates.
Response from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to teh Informtion Requests issued by the MVEIRB.
This letter conveys the YKDFN's opinion that a hearing is necessary for the environmental assessments of Consolidated Goldwin & Sidon's proposed exploration programs.
Letter gives new dates for the prehearing conference, technical session and community hearing for the Consolidated Goldwin & Sidon Environmental Assessments.
MVEIRB received a request from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to consolidate the public records of four very similar environmental assesments already completed by the Board with the public records of Consolidated Goldwin and Sidon. MVEIRB has decided
Letter from INAC to MVEIRB that provides comments on the YKDFN's request for ruling, as well as comments on the proposed Work Plan.
YKDFN response to draft work plan and proposed dates for hearing and pre-hearing conference.
Letter from Pat Duxbury, MVEIRB to Greg McKillop who is the current Rescan Environment contact for the Sidon and CGV environmental assessments.
An email from Pat Duxbury, MVEIRB to Joe Acorn, YKDFN regading the idea of holding a workshop regarding traditional use areas and significant cultural resources in the region where Sidon and CGV intend to pursue mineral exploration.
A notification stating that the Review Board has granted the Deninu Kue First Nation Party status for this environmental assessment
Notification of hearing date for the Consolidated GoldWin Ventures EA
A letter from Mary Tapsell to Rachel Crapeau, YKDFN, requesting a confirmation of YKDFN interest in participation in a Review Board sponsored workshop.
Ruling by the Review Board regarding the YKDFN's request to have 4 public records included into the current registry for this environmental assessment.
A letter from the YKDFN which identifies documents from past EAs, which they have requested to be included in the current public record.
Notification from MVEIRB concerning the establishment of March 14, 2007 at the date for the pre-hearing of this environmental assessment.
Package containing information that persons intending to participate in the Pre-Hearing Conference should review.
A letter from Souhail Farrage, Chairman of Sidon International, which responds to questions raised by the Review Board in its January 23, 2007 letter to the developer
A consultation log provided by Sidon International Resources Corp. The log was referred to in Sidon (& CGV's) March 8, 2006 to the Review Board and it is concerned with consultation efforts directed to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Notes from the Pre-Hearing Conference held on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 on the environmental assessments of Consolidated Gold Win Ventures and Sidon International's mineral exploration programs.
A notice of correction, from Garry Bailey of the Fort Resolution Metis Council, concerning the meeting notes prepared for the Pre-Hearing Conference for CGV and Sidon EAs. The notes have been changes to reflect the corrections.
A Request for Ruling Package that was provided to Deninue Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution Metis Counci and the Northwest Territory Metis Nation as requested during the Pre-Hearing Conference.
Emails regarding DFO participation at CGV/Sidon Hearing
Email notifying the Review Board that Environment Canada will make a presentation at the upcoming Public Hearing
A letter from the Review Board that notes that the Board has passed a motion to combine the hearings for the CGV and Sidon projects. A proposed agenda is also attached to the notification.
Public Hearing Presentation by Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation
1-Page Summary by Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation for the Sidon/CGV public hearing
Public Hearing Presentation by Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
1-Page summary by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre for the Sidon/CGV public hearing
Presentation slides and 1-page summary provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the Sidon/CGV public hearing
One page summary of presentation to be given by the North Slave Metis Alliance
1-page hearing presentation summaryn provided by CGV and Sidon
CVs provided by the representatives of CGV and Sidon who will be presenting at the public hearing
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans' presentation for the Sidon and CGV public hearing
One page hearing summary provided by the Deparment of Fisheries and Oceans
Presentation Summary by the Northwest Territory Metis Nation
The Deninue Kue First Nation's presentation for the Sidon and CGV public hearing
Moose Survey Report produced by GNWT-Environment and Natural Resources. The report is the primary source material for the presentaion that ENR intends to give at the public hearing
Presentation given by GNWT-Environment and Natural Resources at the CGV-Sidon public hearing
Presentation given by North Slave Metis Alliance at CGV-Sidon Public Hearing
The presentation given by Sidon International and Consolidated Gold Win Ventures at the April 3rd and 4th public hearing. The presentation was modified slightly than the one that was originally submitted by the developers.
The following documents were submitted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans who undertook to provide these to the Review Board at the Sidon-CGV Public Hearing: 1. DFO's Protocol for Winter Water Withdrawal In the Northwest Territories 2. DFO'
A submission that Indian and Northern Affairs Canada undertook to provide the Review Board with at the Sidon-CGV public hearings. It is regarding the incident where equipment went through the ice in the vicinity of Drybones Bay.
Opening remark speaker notes for the Sidon and CGV public hearings
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada's presentation slides for the Sidon-CGV public hearing
A notification from MVEIRB that materials requested by the YKDFN from previous EA in the vicinity of Drybones Bay will be added to the current CGV and Sidon EAs.
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 131 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 149 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 176 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 204 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 277 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 279 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 306 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 77 of EA03-004 [New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd.]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 260 of EA03-004 [New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd.]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 253 of EA03-003 [North American General Resources Corporation]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 133 of EA03-005 [Snowfield Development Corporation]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 144 of EA03-005 [Snowfield Development Corporation]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 145 of EA03-005 [Snowfield Development Corporation]
Material requested by YKDFN. The attachment includes excerpt from the official transcripts from the public hearing for Snowfield Development Corporation exploration program [EA03-005]
Official transcripts from Day 1 (April 3rd, 2007) of the public hearing for Sidon and CGV's mineral exploration environmental assessments
Official transcripts from Day 2 (April 4th, 2007) of the public hearing for Sidon and CGV's mineral exploration environmental assessments
Speaking Notes from Northwest Territory Metis Nation public hearing presentation.
Undertaking provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada consisting of a map and land tenure information (surface leases, mineral claims, et cetera).
April 18, 2007 letter from the chiefs of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation expressing opposition to the Sidon and Consolidated Gold Win Ventures mineral exploration projects.
Please find attached a notification and opportunity to comment upon the Yellowknives Dene First Nation request to place a Traditional Knowledge Map on the public registries for EA0506-005 and EA0506-006.
Notification from MVEIRB that the public record for EA0506-005 and EA0506-006 will be closing on May 3rd, 2007.
A letter dated April 23, 2007, from Chief Peter Liske of the YKDFN to the MVEIRB. The correspondence provides some clarification regarding the areas of concern in the "Drybones Bay" area.
These are the closing comments of the developers for both Sidon and CGV projects.
Letter from INAC stating it has no objections to treating the Yellowknives' traditional knowledge map in a confidential manner
These are guidelines on Aboriginal Cultural Landscapes produced by the Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada, submitted to the Review Board by Glen MacKay of the PWNHC on April 23, 2007. Note- This is a large PDF file. It has been published
This is a round of supplementary IRs following EA hearings, to solicit parties' views and suggestions on potential mitigations
GNWT - Environment and Natural Resources response to mitigation measures proposed by the Board.
Email from Scott Robertson to MVEIRB describing his concerns re. proposed drill sites and the access road for the Sidon project. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project located at the MVEIRB office and is
Email from Scott Robertson to MVEIRB describing his concerns regarding road access, and risks of impacts to archaeological sites, tourism and local ecology. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project located
Environment Canada response to Supplementary Information Request #2.5 regarding monitoring for enhanced management. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry at the MVEIRB office for the proposed Sidon project and is now being added to t
Response from Laurence Stephenson to Supplementary Information Requests for proposed Sidon development. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project, located at the MVEIRB office, and is now being added to the
Letter from INAC to MVEIRB responding to Supplementary Information Requests #2.1-2.5 re. proposed Sidon development. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project located at the MVEIRB office and is now being a
The Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision.
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 116 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN. The attachment includes excerpt from the official transcripts from the public hearing for Consolidated Gold Win Ventures exploration program [EA03-002]