Indigenous engagement and public participation

Question 1

Why have public engagement?

Answer 1

-define problems
-wider information
-identify solutions
-balanced decision making
-minimize conflict
-social learning

Question 2

public engagement in IAA

Answer 2

Begins in the early planning phase with the public participation plan
continues throughout the impact assessment process

Question 3

requirements in public participation

Answer 3

Adequate notice
Access to information
public comments
public hearings
participation funding

Question 4

what is Indigenous consulationation like in EIA

Answer 4

Integration of traditional knowledge in Canadian EIA is a policy requirement
Important means of integrating indigenous communities in environmental assessment and decisions-making processes

Question 5

benefits of indigenous knowledge

Answer 5

Improve communication and trust between governments and Indigenous community

Create a better understanding of the environment

Recognize different knowledge forms