In 1998, the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA) established a number of independent co-management boards designed to regulate resource management in the Mackenzie Valley
The MVRMA is federal legislation that resulted from land claim negotiations. This legislation gives Indigenous people of the Mackenzie Valley, Northwest Territories, a greater say in resource development and management. These are independent co-management boards. Indigenous governrments and land claim organizations nominate half of the board members, and the federal and territorial governments nominate the other half of the board members.
The Boards and organizations involved in resource management are as follows:
Preliminary screening & the regulation of land and water
- Gwich'in Land and Water Board
- Sahtu Land and Water Board
- Wek'èezhìi Land and Water Board
- Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
- Government of the Northwest Territories
- Crown indigenous relations northern affairs
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Canada Energy Regulator
- Parks Canada
Environmental assessment
Environmental impact review
- Independent panels established as required by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board when a development project has been referred for a full environmental impact review
Wildlife management
- Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board
- Sahtu Renewable Resource Board
- Wek'èezhìi Renewable Resource Board
Land use planning
Gwich'in Land and Water Board
The Gwich'in in Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land and water and deposits of waste throughout the Gwich'in in Settlement Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act and originated out of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 777-7960
www.glwb.com
Gwich' in Land Use Planning Board
The Gwich' in Land Use Planning Board is responsible for preparing comprehensive land and water use plans for the Gwich'in Settlement Area. These plans provide direction for use, development and conservation with respect to all land, water and other resources in the area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 777-7936
www.gwichinplanning.nt.ca
Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board
The Gwich'in in Renewable Resource Board is responsible for wildlife, fish and forest management in the Gwich'in Settlement Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Gwich'in in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 777-6600
www.grrb.nt.ca
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is responsible for conducting environmental assessments on proposed developments and for striking panels to conduct environmental impact reviews on them if necessary, throughout the Mackenzie Valley.
Based on the findings of its assessment, this co-management board makes recommendations to the federal and responsible ministers on whether a proposed development proceed to regulatory approval or not, and if so under what conditions. This co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.
(867) 766-7050
1-866-912-3472
www.reviewboard.ca
Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating the use of land and water in the Deh Cho and South Slave regions (areas in which land claims have not yet been completed), as well as development that may have impacts on more than one settlement region. The authority of this co-management board extends to all Crown and private lands and water in the Mackenzie Valley.
In the Sahtu, Gwich'in and Wek'èezhìi areas (settled land claim areas), regional land and water boards have been established. The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board monitors and ensures consistent application of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act among all regional land and water boards in the Mackenzie Valley.
(867) 669-0506
www.mvlwb.com
Sahtu Land and Water Board
The Sahtu Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land, water and deposits of waste throughout the Sahtu Settlement Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 598-2413
www.slwb.com
Sahtu Renewable Resources Board
The Sahtu Renewable Resources Board is responsible for protecting, conserving, and managing all renewable resources in the Sahtu.
This regional co-management board was established by the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 588-4040
www.srrb.nt.ca
Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board is responsible for preparing comprehensive land and water use plans for the Sahtu Settlement Area. These plans provide direction for the use, development, and conservation with respect to all land, water and other resources in the area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 598-2055
www.sahtulanduseplan.com
Wek'èezhìi Land and Water Board
The Wek'èezhìiLand and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land and water and deposits of waste throughout the Wek'èezhìi Management Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Tlicho Agreement.
(867) 713-2500
www.wlwb.ca
Wek'èezhìi Renewable Resources Board
The Wek'èezhìi Renewable Resources Board is responsible for managing wildlife and wildlife habitat in Wek'èezhìi area.
This co-management board is a wildlife co-management authority established by the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.
(867) 873.5740
www.wrrb.ca