The NWMB strives to enable and protect the beneficial
utilization of wildlife for and by the beneficiaries of the Nunavut
Land Claims Agreement as well as other residents of the Nunavut
Settlement Area (NSA) and to manage wildlife consistent with the
principles of conservation, sustainability and ecosystemic integrity.
The NWMB co-ordinates its functions and activities
with the Regional Wildlife Organizations and the Hunters and Trappers
Organizations to ensure communication and co-operation with the
many communities of the NSA.
The NWMB seeks to identify, develop and bring
to bear the best information and expertise in the formulation of
its decisions. The Board recognizes the role and power of various
sources of information and expertise, including but not limited
to, resource users, community elders, traditional knowledge and
modern science.
The NWMB operates in an open forum, informing
the public and providing for public input and participation.
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