Tuesday, 15 January 2002
1.
Call to Order and Opening Preliminaries
The
Chairperson, Ben Kovic , called the 31 st Regular Meeting of the
NWMB to order at 9:20 a.m. He welcomed all the participants and
asked Moses Koonoo to lead an opening prayer.
New
and re-appointed members were sworn in by Andrew Tagak, Justice
of the Peace for Iqaluit, as follows:
•
Nick Amautinuar , appointed by the Kitikmeot Inuit Association;
•
Harry Flaherty , appointed by NTI;
•
Meeka Mike, appointed by Canada as per nomination by DIAND; and
• Kevin McCormick, appointed by Canada as per nomination by DOE.
The
Board spent the rest of the morning and the first part of the afternoon
in workshop mode to review Board policies and activities and to
bring new members up to date.
The meeting resumed in regular mode at 3:00 p.m. The Chairperson welcomed the new and returning members.
2. Agenda for Regular Meeting No. 31
The
Board decided (Resolution
2002-001) to accept the agenda for the Meeting as presented, with the following additions:
•
Move appointment of committees to item 10 I;
•
Add offshore fisheries as item 8F;
•
Schedule an in-camera session for Thursday evening.
3.
Minutes: Review and Approval
The
Board adopted (Resolution
2002-002) the minutes
for Regular Meeting 30, conducted at Ikaluktutiak on 18 – 20 September 2001, with minor corrections.
4.
Financial and Administrative Business
4.A
Variance Report as at 31 December 2001
The
Director of Finance and Administration referred members to the Variance
Report in the meeting binder. The total revised budget for 2001/02
is $5,059,566. Actual expenses to 31 December 2001 are $3,824,433.
The total projected variance to 31 March 2002 is $69,177. There
was general discussion on some of the line items and explanation
of the reasons for the most significant variances. Members accepted
(Resolution
2002-003)the variance report as presented.
4.B
Interim Activity Report for the Period April – October, 2001
The
Director of Finance and Administration referred members to the yellow-bound
document that was submitted at the end of October as part of the
reporting requirement for DIAND. It was prepared in conjunction
with the Legal Advisor, the Director of Wildlife Management, and
the Executive Director. The document updates progress on activities
identified for the year, and details any budget variances to 31
October 2001 . The Board accepted
the Interim Activity Report (Resolution
2002-004)
as presented.
4.C
Initial Draft Budget for 2002/03
The
Board reviewed an initial draft budget for 2002/03 prepared by the
Director of Finance and Administration. There was general discussion
about the items to be included. Members were reminded that adding
dollars to one line item would mean removing dollars from another.
It was agreed that the Budget would be reworked and discussed further
at a
Conference
Call in February.
Wednesday,
16 January 2002
The
Chairperson reconvened the Meeting at 09:05 a.m. David Alagalak
was requested to lead an opening prayer.
The
Chairperson presented plaques recognizing contributions of members
in past service to the Board:
•
Meeka Mike: 1997 – 2001;
•
Kevin McCormick: 1993 – 2001.
5.
Chairperson, Senior Staff, Advisors’ and Members’ Reports
5.A
Chairperson’s Report
The
Chairperson referred members to his report in the binder. Future
plans include meeting with the new NTI President in coming weeks.
5.B
Executive Director’s Report
The
Executive Director referred members to his report in the binder.
5.C
Wildlife Management Director’s Report
The
Director of Wildlife Management referred members to her report in
the binder.
5.D
Finance and Administration Director’s Report
The
Executive Director referred members to the report of the Director
of Finance and Administration, contained in the binder.
5.E
Legal Advisor’s Report
The
Legal Advisor referred members to his report in the binder.
5.F
Members’ Reports and Concerns
The
Chairperson encouraged the members to provide reports on any functions
that they attend or in which they participate on behalf of the NWMB.
Member,
Meeka Mike requested an update on what was happening with the Nunavut
/ Nunavik overlap committee.
Member,
Harry Flaherty noted that he was glad to be part of the Board again.
He expressed an interest in progress toward new Polar Bear MOUs,
as well as an interest in seeing the Board increase its work on
conservation education and training younger hunters. He also expressed
concerns about injuries to char that are being observed near Clyde
River and Qikiqtarjuaq.
Member,
Kevin McCormick had no issues to raise at this time.
Member,
David Alagalak expressed concern about the Foxe Basin Polar Bear
Management zone and the difficulties of sharing the population with
Northern Quebec . He also expressed concern about snow goose sport
hunting in other regions, and how more benefits could be made to
accrue to Nunavut .
Member,
Moses Koonoo requested an update on the report of the 3-year community-based
management trial, and expressed interest in seeing progress on helping
harvesters understand the program. He also expressed interest in
seeing more bowhead research in the North Baffin area.
Member,
Nick Amautinuar noted that several of his concerns were already
included in the agenda for the meeting. He expressed concerns about
the management of the narwhal harvest between Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak
and Kugaaruk, and about muskox in the vicinity of Gjoa Haven.
The
Chairperson thanked everyone for their comments. He advised that
NWMB staff and/or the departments would be trying to respond to
specific questions raised, either in the course of the meeting or
afterwards.
6.
Completion of Assignments and Implementation of Resolutions
The
Executive Director referred members to the task list in the binder.
There was some discussion to clarify what was required in some of
the tasks, and to revise the list. Outstanding issues will be included
on the task list from the present meeting.
7.
Environment Canada (CWS): Issues
and Decisions
7.A
Treatment of COSEWIC Designations
There
was a general discussion on the progress towards the new Species
at Risk Act (SARA). It is heading towards third reading in
the House. A National Aboriginal Committee on Species at Risk has
been suggested. A meeting with co-management boards was to be held
this week in Edmonton . As NWMB could not attend, another meeting
will be set up in order to discuss the implementation of SARA and
the COSEWIC / RENEW process under the co-management regime. Board
members indicated to the Director of Wildlife Management that a
summary of the COSEWIC status reports would be acceptable for the
review and approval process from the perspective of the NWMB.
Thursday,
17 January 2002
The
Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. David Alagalak
was again requested to lead the opening prayer
8.
Fisheries and Oceans (DFO): Issues and Decisions
8.A
Nunavut Fisheries Regulations
Winston
Fillatre introduced Brian Wong, DFO Senior Northern Advisor for
Nunavut , based in Ottawa .
The
Board was updated on progress in developing the new Nunavut Fishery
Regulations. DFO has been working with NWMB, DSD and NTI and progress
is being made towards a first draft. DFO presented a 10-minute video
that has been made to explain the process to harvesters across Nunavut
.
Brian
Wong explained to the Board that the new regulations will take into
account the NLCA and the creation of Nunavut
, and will replace the NWT Fishery
Regulations and Atlantic Fishery Regulations as these currently
pertain to Nunavut .
He noted that the new Fishery Regulations will also apply to marine
mammals. The new regulations will also recognize provisions in the
NLCA that allow beneficiaries to harvest up to their full economic
needs.
8.B
Community Based Narwhal Management System: Update
Community-based
management for narwhal was implemented in 1999 in several Nunavut
communities on a three-year trial basis. The intention was to review
the system after the three-year trial and decide whether it should
continue or whether modifications should be made. The third year
of the trial period has now been completed, and it is time to undertake
this review.
The
trial period has been a learning situation for all co-management
partners and a review of the problems and solutions is needed. DFO
recommended that a working group be established to conduct the review.
Their recommendation was that there be representation from DFO,
NWMB, NTI and the three RWOs. There was general agreement that such
a working group should be formed and that this group could make
management recommendations for the coming harvest year as well as
for the longer term. It is anticipated that the group would meet
soon to discuss time lines and scope of the review. If the three
RWO Chairmen are in Iqaluit for the PBTC meeting in early February,
this may be a good time.
8.C
Future Bowhead Hunt: Decision
Authorized
bowhead hunts have now been conducted three times in Nunavut, twice
from the Foxe Basin / Northern Hudson Bay stock (1996, Repulse Bay
and 2000, Coral Harbour) and once from the Baffin Bay stock (1998,
Pangnirtung). The present understanding is that there are two populations
of these whales inhabiting Nunavut waters. Current knowledge indicates
that the Baffin Bay stock can support one bowhead harvest approximately
every 13 years, while the Foxe Basin / Northern Hudson Bay stock
can likely support one bowhead harvest ever 2 to 3 years. As the
last harvest from this stock was in 2000, a harvest in either 2002
or 2003 would be sustainable. It was noted that six months to a
year is required to plan for such a hunt, and therefore an early
decision is needed if a hunt is to take place in 2002. There was
discussion on whether the NWMB should decide the community to organize
the hunt, or whether this should be left to the relevant RWO(s).
It was decided that in keeping with the NLCA, this should be left
to the RWOs. It was also noted that the NWMB has already established
non-quota limitations for bowhead whale hunting, requiring the use
of a bomb-projectile weapon, and prohibiting the use of rifles.
These rules would also apply to the next hunt. The matter of setting
a TAH was deferred to the in-camera session scheduled
for later in the meeting.
8.D
WWF Bowhead Conservation Plan: Approval
In
1999, the NWMB agreed to work with the World Wildlife Fund and the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans to develop a Conservation Strategy
(Plan) for Bowhead Whales in the Eastern
Arctic . The NWMB did participate
in the development of this Strategy, and the final version has now
been received for NWMB approval. The Strategy has the support of
the World Wildlife Fund as well as of DFO’s Prairie and Northern
Region. It is based on a 100-year time frame, consistent with the
lifespan and reproductive rate of bowhead whales. The Strategy addresses
both the Foxe Basin
/ Northern Hudson Bay
population and the Baffin Bay
/ Davis
Strait population. The overall
goal is “ To promote population recovery and maintain self-sustaining
and healthy bowhead whale populations in Nunavut
”.
The
Board discussed the document in some detail. While recognizing that
more work was still needed to develop a formal recovery plan (as
required by the new SARA legislation), the Board approved (Resolution
2002-005) the Conservation Strategy as submitted.
8.E
Walrus Sport Hunts in 2002: Decision
While
a new walrus management plan is being developed by the Walrus Working
Group, there must be some control and regulation of walrus sport
hunts in Nunavut in the interim. Accordingly, the NWMB has requested
all HTOs and other interested organizations to apply to the NWMB
for allocation of sport hunts. Applications for 2002 were received
from six groups. The Director of Wildlife Management summarised
her review of the applications and her recommendations. The Board
approved (Resolution
2002-006) sport hunts for
the following communities:
•
Aiviq HTO, Cape Dorset : 5 hunts
•
Igloolik HTO: 12 hunts
•
Aiviit HTO, Coral Harbour : 10 hunts
•
Arviq HTO, Repulse Bay : 5 hunts
•
Hall Beach HTO: 10 hunts
Conditions
on total harvest, assignment, reporting of struck and lost animals
and adherence to the hunt plan apply.
In
order to consider the request from Willie Keatainak of Salluit
to
conduct walrus sport hunts in the Area of Equal Use and Occupancy
in 2002, a conference call was conducted with Johnny Peters and
Pauloosie Novalinga replacing Harry Flaherty and David Alagalak
. The Board approved (Resolution
2002-007) the
requested 8 walrus sport hunts with the same conditions that apply
to the Nunavut hunts.
8.F
Offshore Fisheries
In
March 2000, the NWMB undertook to encourage the Nunavut groups active
in the offshore fisheries adjacent to Baffin Island to work together
to harvest the new Nunavut allocation in NAFO Division 0A. The Board
was updated that while the harvest had been late starting, it was
very successful, with approximately 2600 MT harvested this past
fall. DFO’s 2001 research results from Divisions 0A and 0B are also
promising. Requests for allocations in the Division 0B and shrimp
fisheries will be considered in March. However, in the interest
of making the best of the 0A fishery, an early allocation of that
quota is desirable. The Board decided (Resolution
2002-008) to approve continued allocation of the entire Nunavut
allocation in Division 0A to the Baffin Fisheries Coalition.
The
NWMB will also advise the DFO Minister that an early decision on
the exact quota for 2002 would be very useful.
Harry
Flaherty asked if boats were monitored when they fished near Nunavut
. DFO replied that boats are monitored and concerns will be followed
up.
9.
Nunavut Wildlife (DSD) Issues
and Decisions
9.A
M’Clintock Channel Polar Bear Management: Update
Stephen
Atkinson reported that DSD has now completed analysis of past research
on the M’Clintock Channel (MC) and Gulf of Boothia (GB) polar bear
populations. Final population estimates are 284 for MC and 1500
for GB. It is unlikely that further field work would provide any
greater accuracy in the population estimates. It is likely therefore
that the quota for GB could be increased and it will be possible
to seek MMPA approval for import of polar bear trophies from this
population to the US . It is now important to go back to communities
and do consultations and finalise a harvest management plan for
both populations before next season. Work is also going ahead on
a polar bear IQ study in M’Clintock Channel by Gjoa Haven HTO, and
a study on the history of sea ice conditions. There is also work
with the communities on economic initiatives.
9.B
Muskox and Caribou Quota Change Requests: Chesterfield Inlet
A
request has been received from Chesterfield Inlet for an increase
in their muskox quota in Muskox Zone MX/21 from 5 to 8 animals.
The Kivalliq Wildlife Board provided a letter of support. The total
muskox quota for this area is currently 25 animals per year. Recent
research by DSD indicates that the overall quota can likely be increased
to 52 animals. A new muskox zone to the south will also likely be
recommended. A full report on recent research along with management
recommendations will be completed shortly. Meanwhile, DSD recommends
that the requested quota increase be approved.
The
Board considered and approved (Resolution
2002-009)
the requested quota increase to 8 muskox tags for Chesterfield Inlet.
Chesterfield
Inlet has also submitted a request for an increase in their commercial
quota from the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd from 150 to 500 animals,
and from the Wager Bay herd from 80 to 1000 animals. The Beverly
Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board has recommended that the request
with respect to the Qamanirjuaq herd not be approved until a new
population survey has been done. Such a survey is expected within
a couple of years. The Wager Bay herd size is also uncertain and
a large increase in commercial harvest may not be sustainable. The
RWO has not received the requests and it was suggested that more
consultation should take place between the communities that harvest
these herds.
Based
on the information presented, the Board decided (Resolution
2002-010) not to approve the requests and to recommend
that the HTO consult with the RWO.
9.C
New MOUs for Polar Bear Management
DSD
was asked how traditional knowledge would be included in the MOUs.
DSD indicated that communities would be consulted in the reviews,
and the Polar Bear Working Group would be addressing the issue of
how to include IQ in the MOUs.
DSD
was also asked about the status of the proposed research on the
Davis Strait polar bear population. DSD indicated that with field
work on the M’Clintock Channel and Gulf of Boothia populations now
completed, Davis Strait was next on the list. DSD is working to
ensure that the costs of the research will be shared between all
the jurisdictions that harvest from this population. Some research
should be underway this year.
9.D
New Wildlife Act: Update
Stephen
Atkinson informed the Board about progress being made in developing
the new Nunavut Wildlife Act . The public consultation
phase is set to begin in February. The first stage of this consultation
will be community meetings hosted by wildlife officers and HTOs.
DSD will be briefing the officers next week in Rankin Inlet. This
will be followed by a travelling panel and public meetings in March.
A discussion paper will also be completed soon, along with a full
communications package. The GN has set a deadline for a first draft
of the legislation for this fall. The NWMB has indicated its willingness
to try to meet that deadline while pointing out that it may not
be possible to do so, considering the importance and complexity
of the project. The NWMB’s primary concern is to produce a top quality
statute, rather than to meet a very short deadline.
10.
NWMB Internal Items: Issues / Decisions
10.A
Nunavut Wildlife Harvest Study:
Update
Heather
Priest updated the board on the status of the harvest study. Data
collection is almost complete and data verification is also nearing
completion for all communities. Community field workers and regional
data entry clerks have finished their terms of employment. The database
manager position in the Iqaluit office has also ended. A request
for proposals will be prepared to design a GIS program to locate
geographical problems with the data. A final survey was conducted
to get more economic information for the study. Most data has been
entered but no analysis has been done yet. The next step is planning
for the final report including a history of decisions pertaining
to study design as well as planning for analysis of the data. There
will also be community consultations with respect to the five years
of data. March 2003 is still the target date for completion of the
final report.
10.B
Big Game Guides Working Group: Update
The
Big Game Guides Working Group was established by the NWMB to make
recommendations to the Board on minimum qualifications for big game
hunting guides in Nunavut . The Working Group has representatives
from each RWO, DFO, DSD, and NWMB. Under Article 5.2.34 (h) of the
NLCA, the NWMB may establish minimum qualifications for big game
hunting guides in Nunavut .
The
three RWOs have now approved the recommendations developed by the
Working Group. The Working Group members expect to hold a conference
call in the near future to finalise the recommendations for submission
to the Board. Work will then proceed to determine how to implement
the recommendations
10.C
Walrus Working Group: Update
As
reported at previous Board meetings, the Walrus Working Group last
met in October 2000. Since that time there has been some feedback
on the recommendations for managing the walrus harvest, from individual
members of the Working Group and from the Qikiqtaaluk Wildlife Board.
A meeting in partnership with a Regional Assessment Process (RAP)
session on walrus, being held by DFO in preparation for producing
a stock status report, will take place at the end of January in
Iqaluit. The Walrus Working Group meeting will focus on the management
options and try to finalise the recommendations. All other aspects
of the Management Plan have in general been agreed upon.
The
Board engaged in a general discussion about the difficulties in
assessing walrus population size and therefore in determining sustainable
harvest strategies.
10.D
Nunavut Resource Centres Coalition:
Update
The
Nunavut Wildlife Resource Centres Coalition was formed in 1998 in
order to link the resource centres (libraries) in the offices of
a number of wildlife management agencies in Iqaluit including DFO,
DSD, NRI, NWMB and CWS (from 2000). The Coalition is currently looking
for a part-time Resource Centre Technician Trainee to work in the
various resource centres. The computerized database for the resource
centres is also being adapted for accessibility via the Internet.
This will allow anyone, anywhere, to search the collections. It
will also allow people at several sites to catalogue new material
without interfering with each other.
10.E
Live Capture: Policy
A
draft outline of a policy to guide Board decisions on requests for
live-capture of wildlife in Nunavut was presented at the June, 2001
meeting. The draft was distributed to co-management partners for
comment. NTI has taken it to the recent WPAC meeting, and feedback
from this group is awaited. Some concerns have been expressed as
to whether this is within the mandate of the NWMB. Further discussions
on this issue is needed and planned. Board members suggested that
while a policy was necessary, it should not be too restrictive.
10.F
Wildlife Management Priorities: Review and Decision
In
2001 the NWMB began implementing a new system for establishing wildlife
management priorities in Nunavut . The new system involves holding
workshops in each of the three regions of Nunavut , in conjunction
with the RWO meetings. The reports from the regional meetings have
been distributed to all the participants and to the government departments
(DFO, DSD, and CWS) as well as to NTI.
The
Board reviewed the regional priorities and agreed to accept (Resolution
2002-011) these as presented. The Board simultaneously
undertook to notify the particular agencies of the research, management
and other priorities pertinent to them. Government departments will
also be asked submit reports on current and planned activities to
address these priority issues.
10.G
Research Funding Policies: Review
Based
on past experience with funding proposals for Nunavut Wildlife Research
Trust Funding and NWMB Study Funding, the Board reviewed the current
policies with respect to carry-forward funding and the types of
studies that will be supported.
The
Board reaffirmed (Resolution
2002-012) its existing
policies regarding these matters.
The
Board also considered a suggestion to include the identification
of funding for preliminary studies in the NWRT policy. The Board
approved (Resolution
2002-013) the drafting of
such a policy for the Board’s review at a later date.
10.H
Implementation Contract Negotiations
The
Executive Director referred members to the binder for an update
on implementation contract negotiations. When the information package
was presented to the Nunavut Implementation Panel, the DIAND negotiator
indicated that he did not have a mandate to approve increases to
the level that the NWMB was requesting. Such would require going
back to Cabinet. The NWMB has since been asked for further information
to clarify some of the line items; this information has been provided
to the negotiator. The NWMB has also indicated to the NIP a desire
to be involved in any further negotiations on these funding issues.
10.I
NWMB Committees
The
Board reviewed the membership of the Harvest Study Committee and
the Executive Committee, and the need to appoint two people to the
proposed Community-Based Management Review Committee.
The
Board approved (Resolution
2002-014) the following
memberships:
- Executive
Committee: David Alagalak , Harry Flaherty , Kevin
McCormick, and Meeka Mike.
-
Harvest Study Committee: Nick Amautinuar , Moses Koonoo, Kevin
McCormick, and Okalik Eegeesiak.
- Community-Based
Management Review Committee: Ben Kovic , Michelle Wheatley.
In-Camera
Session
The
Board decided to go in-camera to discuss some matters
having confidential implications. Resolutions passed in connection
with holding this in-camera session:
•
To go in-camera (Resolution
2002-015)
•
To close the in-camera session (Resolution
2002-016)
Friday,
18 January 2002
The
Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
The
Board dealt first with matters discussed in-camera and
that required further treatment in open forum.
The
Board approved (Resolution
2002-017) setting
a TAH for one bowhead whale for 2002 or 2003 from the Foxe Basin
/ North Hudson Bay population, while leaving the decision on which
community will host the hunt to the RWOs. All conditions set for
previous hunts will continue to apply.
The
Board approved (Resolution
2002-018) the performance
reviews for the NWMB Chairperson and the Executive Director as presented,
along with the salary increments as per NWMB policy.
The
Board approved (Resolution
2002-019) a bonus
of 4% for the Legal Advisor for the fiscal year 2000/01.
11.
NTI Wildlife Division: Issues / Decisions
The
new President of NTI, Cathy Towtongie, was introduced to the Board
and gave a brief address. Ms. Towtongie stated that she was inspired
by the work of the NWMB to date. She noted that the wildlife management
article is a lengthy part of the NLCA, and that NTI will have to
work closely with the NWMB Chairperson and the Board. She stated
a desire to meet with the Chairperson once she is settled in.
11.A
Hunting Practices and Techniques
NTI
requested support from the NWMB regarding a more proactive approach
to addressing concerns relating to marine mammal harvesting practices
and techniques, with a view to holding a workshop at a convenient
date. The Board indicated support in principle (Resolution
2002-020) for NTI’s proposal.
11.B
Nunavut Wildlife Symposium
NTI
updated the Board on plans for a Wildlife Symposium to be held in
the fall of 2002. This will be the fourth such undertaking. Wildlife
Symposia were previously held in 1994, 1997 and 2000. Representatives
from all HTOs and RWOs in Nunavut and government departments with
wildlife responsibilities are expected to attend. The Symposium
is tentatively scheduled for Cambridge Bay in September. The cost
of the Symposium will be about $300,000, and NTI anticipates requesting
about $100,000 from the NWMB.
Members
expressed concern about the total estimated cost of the Symposium,
but agreed to consider the NTI proposal once it is fully developed.
11.C
WPAC Schedule and HTO Managers Workshops
Bert
Dean reported that the Wildlife Policy Advisory Committee (WPAC)
met in early December and has another meeting tentatively set for
March. Bert also indicated that plans are in place for the annual
HTO Managers Workshops in each of the three regions in early March.
Agenda items are invited.
11.D
Bowhead Hunt Community Selection Process
NTI
reported that the selection process for community(ies) to host bowhead
whale hunts was discussed at the recent WPAC meeting. WPAC would
like to be more involved in the site-selection and hunt-planning
processes. WPAC have also identified criteria for selecting host
communities.
The
Chairperson stated that the Board had decided that community selection
would be left to the RWOs, and it was agreed that this was in general
accordance with the request from WPAC.
11.E
Narwhal Quotas/ Tag Administration East Kitikmeot
Bert
Dean reported that there were some concerns about the management
of the narwhal tags in the communities of Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak and
Kugaaruk. While an informal agreement to share tags between the
communities has been in place, it has not always worked smoothly.
NTI suggests that other options such as a quota set over 3 to 5
years may be more suitable. It was noted that the Transfer of Tags
policy that NWMB has begun developing may be useful in this regard.
It
was agreed that the Community-Based Management Review Committee
should be asked to address this issue as part of the review.
11.F
Assignment of Harvesting Rights
Bert
Dean reported that a draft work plan to address the matter of assignment
of harvesting rights was presented to WPAC in December. This is
an ongoing issue. The NWMB and NTI worked on it previously, but
the work was never completed. There is a need to get consultations
underway.
11.G
KHTA – DIO Rights to First Refusal
NTI
reported that KHTA has been in dispute with Kitikmeot Foods and
the Development Corporation with respect to accessing muskox hides
for the production of kiviut. Most immediate concerns have been
resolved, but there is a need to complete the work to have KHTA
become the DIO for this section. It had been hoped to present this
to the NTI Board at the February meeting. However, it will be delayed
to the next meeting, later in spring.
11.H
Appointments to the NWMB
Bert
Dean reported that NTI had used a selection process to ensure that
the new NTI appointee had the appropriate qualifications to sit
on the NWMB. NTI is working to ensure that RWOs and RIAs communicate
on NWMB appointments. Board members suggested that those appointing
agencies should also communicate with the NWMB to ensure that their
appointees are capable of meeting their responsibilities and to
discuss the performance of members when their terms come up for
re-appointment. The NWMB Legal Advisor also pointed out that appointees
and appointing agencies should be aware of their obligation to remain
impartial when sitting on the NWMB.
11.I
RWO / HTO Funding Proposal
NTI
presented a copy of the presentation that was made to NIP regarding
funding for the RWOs and HTOs for the next 10-year planning period.
12.
Matters of Funding: Status Reports on Programs
12.A
Status of NWRT Research Funding for 2001/02
All
contribution agreements with government departments have been completed
and cheques issued to the relevant government departments as follows:
•
CWS: $207,900
•
DFO: $449,856 (including carry forwards)
•
DSD: $45,700
Interim
reports and financial reports are due by 25 January 2002 , and will
be presented in the funding binder for the March meeting.
12.B
Status of NWMB Study Funding for 2001/02
Three
out of four projects approved for NWMB Study Funding fulfilled their
funding conditions. Contribution agreements have been completed
and cheques totalling $90,000 have been issued for these three projects.
The fourth project did not meet funding conditions. Interim reports
and financial reports are due on 25 January 2002 , and will be presented
at the March meeting.
12.C
Conservation Education Funding: Requests
The
Gjoa Haven HTO has been working with a consultant from Yellowknife
to develop a proposal to conduct an IQ study on polar bears in the
M’Clintock Channel area. The total budget for this fiscal year is
$32,657.50. DSD has committed $25,000 and the HTO is requesting
the additional $7,657.50 from the NWMB for this fiscal year. A new
proposal for NWMB Study Funding will be submitted for next fiscal
year. The Board approved
(Resolution
2002-021)
the requested funding.
13.
Other Presentations
13.A
Amarok HTA (Office Space Presentation)
Amarok
HTO and their business arm, Quliruaq Inc., made a presentation to
the Board seeking to determine if the NWMB was interested in committing
to a long-term lease arrangement for office space in a building
that Quliruaq is proposing to construct on the beach adjacent to
the Museum. They indicated that the design would depend on the tenant.
Board
members indicated an interest, but noted that until funding levels
for the next 10-year planning period have been resolved it is impossible
to know what the NWMB’s office space requirement will be and thus
impossible to make firm commitments towards addressing it.
13.B
RWO Presentation
QWB
did not take the opportunity to make a presentation to the Board.
14.
Meetings, Workshops and Other Pertinent Events
14.A
Past Events: Reports and Briefings
Board
members were referred to the meeting reports in the binder.
14.B
Upcoming Events: Review and Participation
The
list of upcoming meetings was reviewed and the following decisions
were made with respect to attendance and participation by the NWMB:
•
Bathurst Caribou – Ben Kovic and Nick Amautinuar to attend;
•
Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review – DSD attending, no NWMB attendance;
•
CARC – climate change Ottawa – no NWMB attendance;
•
QWB – Jim Noble and Heather Priest to attend;
•
NAMMCO: Harry Flaherty may attend with NTI, no others from NWMB;
•
Sirmilik Park workshop – no NWMB attendance;
•
Inuit Heritage Trust place names – Ben Kovic to attend;
•
Tampere Polytechnic – climate change – no NWMB attendance;
•
NPC – Kitikmeot Land Use Plan – no NWMB attendance;
•
DFO – marine mammals stock status – no NWMB attendance;
•
Education and Culture – Yellowknife – Ben Kovic to attend.
15.
Date and Location of Next Meeting
The
Board decided (Resolution
2002-022) to conduct
its next (32 nd ) Regular Meeting in Iqaluit the week of 04 March
2002 .
16.
Adjournment
The
Chairperson, Ben Kovic , thanked the members for their work. He
again welcomed new members as well as returning members, and stated
that he looked forward to working with them. He also thanked the
translators and NWMB staff for their work in preparation for and
at the meeting.
The
31 st Meeting of the NWMB adjourned at 11:20 a.m. (Resolution
2002-023)
Minutes
Approved by: _______________________ ____________________
Chairperson
Date
NUNAVUT
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
RESOLUTIONS
: MEETING No. 31
IQALUIT, 15-18 JANUARY 2002
Resolution
2002- 001: Resolved that the NWMB accept the agenda for Meeting
No. 31 as presented, with the following additions:
•
Move appointment of committees to item 10 (1)
•
Add offshore fisheries as item 8 F
•
Schedule and in-camera session for Thursday evening
Moved
by David Alagalak Seconded by Nick Amautinuar
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002- 002: Resolved that the NWMB adopt the minutes for
Meeting No. 30 conducted at Iqaluit on 18-20 September 2001, with
minor revisions.
Moved
by Kevin McCormick Seconded by David Alagalak
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Abstention
– Meeka Mike
Resolution
2002- 003: Resolved that the NWMB accept the Variance
Report for the period ending 31 December 2001 as presented.
Moved
by Harry Flaherty Seconded by Kevin McCormick
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002- 004: Resolved that the NWMB accept the Interim Activity
Report April – October 2001 as presented.
Moved
by Kevin McCormick Seconded by Harry Flaherty
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Abstention
– Meeka Mike
Resolution
2002- 005: Resolved that the NWMB supports in principle
the Bowhead Conservation Plan prepared with our co-management
partners with the overall goal of the plan being, “ To promote
population recovery and maintain self-sustaining and healthy bowhead
whale populations in Nunavut,” recognizing that the
document is not viewed as a “Recovery Strategy,” and that
further movement studies must be made a high priority.
Moved
by David Alagalak Seconded by Nick Amautinuar
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Abstention
– Harry Flaherty
Resolution
2002- 006: Resolved that the NWMB approve the following
walrus sport hunts quotas for the 2002 hunting season:
•
Aiviq HTA, Cape Dorset - Five hunts
•
Igloolik HTA, Igloolik - Twelve hunts
•
Aiviit HTA, Coral Harbour - Ten hunts
•
Arviq HTA, Repulse Bay - Five hunts
•
Hall Beach HTA, Hall Beach - Ten hunts
Further
that these hunts be subject to the following conditions:
- That
the total walrus harvest of the above communities in 2002 not
exceed the average annual harvest by the community over the last
five years, except in the case of Salliq, with its annual quota
of sixty animals and in Naujaat where the annual take was only
an average of two over the past five years.
-
That the allocation of the right to sport-hunt each walrus be
made by way of an assignment, executed in writing.
-
That the numbers of walrus landed and the number struck and lost
be reported at the time of the next application for a sport-hunting
quota.
- That
the hunts be conducted according to the hunt plan as submitted
by the HTOs for the 2002 season.
Moved
by Harry Flaherty Seconded by David
Alagalak
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002- 007: Resolved that the NWMB approve a quota of eight
walrus sport hunts for Willie Keatainak of Salluit for the 2002
hunting season subject to the following conditions:
- That
these hunts take place in the Area of Equal Use and Occupancy
around Nottingham and Salisbury Islands;
- That
the total walrus harvest at Salluit in 2002 not exceed the average
annual harvest by the community over the last five years;
- That
the allocation of the right to sport-hunt each walrus be made
by way of an assignment, executed in writing;
-
That the number of walrus landed and the number struck and lost
be reported at the time of the next application for a sport-hunting
quota;
- That
the hunts be conducted according to the hunt plan as submitted
by Mr. Keatainak of Salluit for the 2002 season.
Moved
by Meeka Mike Seconded by Johnny Peters
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002-008: Resolved that the NWMB continue allocating the
entire 2002 Nunavut allocation of turbot in Division 0A to the Baffin
Fisheries Coalition to ensure the continued development of this
fishery.
Moved
by Moses Koonoo Seconded by Harry Flaherty
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002-009: Resolved that the NWMB approve the request from
Aqigiq Hunters’ and Trappers’ Association in Chesterfield Inlet
for an increase in muskox quota for Management Zone 21 (MX/21) from
25 to 28 tags, this will increase Chesterfield’s quota from 5 to
8 tags as the quota is shared between 5 communities for a total
of 5 tags each.
Moved
by Harry Flaherty Seconded by David Alagalak
Carried
Date: 15 January 2002
Resolution
2002-010: Resolved that the NWMB not approve the request
of Chesterfield Inlet’s HTA to increase their commercial quota from
the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd from 150 to 500 animals and from the
Lorillard/Wager herd from 80 to 1000 animals until new population
estimates are completed on these herds.
Moved
by Harry Flaherty Seconded by Kevin McCormick
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