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"The establishment of the Board fundamentally changed the dynamics of Clayoquot Sound by shifting the power from the provincial government to the community."
—Larry Baird, Ucluelet First Nation Chief Councilor & Bob Peart, BC Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
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Central
Region Board
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Who does the CRB represent?
The Central Region Board (CRB) is a unique board comprised equally of First Nations and non-First Nations members. Of the ten CRB members, five are appointees from the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, and five are Provincial appointees, including community representatives from Tofino, Ucluelet, and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
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What is the Central Region Board?
The Central Region Board (CRB) was formed as a result of the 1993 Interim Measures Agreement (IMA) between the Provincial Government and the Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chiefs) of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. The IMA provided for joint management of the Nuu-chah-nulth traditional lands during the completion of treaty negotiations.
How is the CRB involved in the planning process?
The Central Region Board serves as a link between first Nations, the provincial government and local communities. The CRB is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all proposed development plans relating to Clayoquot Sound. Based on its stated objectives pertaining to forestry, the Board makes recommendations to the Ministry of Forests (MoF) either to accept, modify, or reject any proposed plan or permit. The Ministry of Forests then either approves the proposed plan or directs the licensee to make the recommended changes.
Click here to see the Planning and Approval Process.
What are the CRB’s Objectives for Clayoquot Sound?
- Promote sustainability, economic development, and diversification of local communities.
- Provide a viable, sustainable forest industry.
- Respect the IMA/IMEA and its implementation.
- Reduce the 70% unemployment levels within the Aboriginal communities.
- Enhance fish and wildlife and restore damaged streams and forest areas.
- Assess compliance with world class forest standards, such as the Scientific Panel recommendations and Forest Practices Code.
- Ensure the maintenance of visual values and ecological integrity is given high priority in any proposed resource extraction or development.
- Increase local ownership within the forest industry.
- Work towards reconciliation between environmentalists, labor, industry, First Nations, recreational users, governments, and all others with concerns in Clayoquot Sound.
- Encourage respect for aboriginal heritage.
For
more information about The
Central Region Board follow this link to their website.
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