Nunavut Wildlife Management Board

Roster of Resolutions
Regular Meeting No.13
1996 - 97

(97-099  to  97-124)

Resolution 97-099

Resolved that the agenda for Meeting No. 13 be accepted with noted changes:
   Item 8  - Add Members’ concerns on Resolution Island PCBs
   Item 9B  - Add Item 5 (Requests for increased narwhal quotas at Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven, and Taloyoak)
           - Add Item 6 (Fisheries Act update)
   Item 9D5 (Tab 71)   - Note; verbal presentation (No handout)
   Item 9G1 (Tab 77)   - Note; Item deferred (No handout)
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: David Aglukark
Carried Date: 18 November 1996

Resolution 97-100

Resolved that the minutes for NWMB Regular Meeting No. 12 conducted at Arviat in August 1996 be adopted with noted corrections.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: David Aglukark
Carried Date: 18 November 1996

Resolution 97-101

Resolved that the minutes for NWMB Conference Call No. 24 conducted on 1 October 1996 be adopted as presented.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 18 November 1996

Resolution 97-102

Resolved that the minutes for NWMB Conference Call No. 25 conducted on 23 October 1996 be adopted with noted corrections.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 18 November 1996

Resolution 97-103

Resolved that the financial forecast to the end of the 1996/97 fiscal year be accepted, and that Indian and Northern Affairs Canada be advised that NWMB will request to roll over $500,000 of operating funds from the current Contribution Agreement.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 19 November 1996

Resolution 97-104

Resolved that the meeting move to in-camera session.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 19 November 1996

Resolution 97-105

Resolved to close the in-camera session.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 19 November 1996

Resolution 97-106

Resolved that a comprehensive strategy for computer acquisition be developed to meet the needs of NWMB staff and Board members over the next couple of years, and further;

That this strategy take account of the needs for the Resource Centre that is now being created, and provide for the purchase of laptops for Board members as may be appropriate.

Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 20 November 1996

Resolution 97-107

Resolved that the NWMB approve the proposal from Nunanet to design a website for the NWMB in order to make information on the NWMB’s mandate, structure and functions accessible through the internet.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 20 November 1996

Resolution 97-108

Resolved that the NWMB approve in principle the concept of conducting a workshop in conjunction with NTI and NITC in order to assist HTOs and RWOs to meet their obligations and responsibilities under the NFA, and further;
That funds be set aside for the expected costs of such a workshop, contingent on details to be worked out with NTI and NITC.

Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 20 November 1996

Resolution 97-109

Resolved that the NWMB nominate Gordon Koshinsky to represent Nunavut on DFO's new Science Advisory Council.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 20 November 1996

Resolution 97-110

Resolved that the NWMB approve the removal (down-listing) of gyrfalcons from CITES Appendix I, subject to tabling by GNWT with the Board of appropriate background information pertinent to down-listing, including a population estimate.
Moved by: David Igutsaq   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 20 November 1996

Resolution 97-111

Resolved that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans be advised of the NWMB’s desire to have Canada join NAMMCO, with the request that NAMMCO recognize and incorporate Traditional Knowledge in providing advice on particular stocks, and in proposing management measures for their management.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: David Aglukark
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-112

Resolved that the proposed response to Bill C-65, an Act Respecting Protection of Wildlife Species in Canada From Extirpation or Extinction, be accepted, with noted wording changes, for submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development, and further;
That the submission be copied to the Minister of DFO and also to the Chairperson of the Labrador Inuit Association.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-113

Resolved that the NWMB establish a Total Allowable Harvest (TAH) of one (1) bowhead whale from the Baffin Bay stock, and further;
That the period of the hunt be for the open-water periods of 1997 and 1998, and;
That the hunt allow for two (2) strikes and one (1) landing of a bowhead whale.

Moved by: Malachi Arreak    Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-114

Resolved that the NWMB conduct a strategic planning session in early January to develop research priorities for 1997/98.
Moved by: David Aglukark   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-115

Resolved that the funding proposal submitted by Dr. Francois Messier of the University of Saskatchewan for development of “Harvest Risk Management (RISKMAN) Software: A Tool To Evaluate Sustainable Yield”, not be approved.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-116

Resolved that the NWMB support the request for funding assistance from the Southeast Baffin Beluga Management Committee for a beluga traditional knowledge study in the amount of $47,000.
Moved by: David Aglukark   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-117

Resolved that the funding proposal “Milne Inlet Exploratory Fishery, 1995 and 1996”, submitted by Charlie Enuaraq of Pond Inlet, not be approved.
Moved by: David Aglukark   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Abstained: Malachi Arreak
Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-118

Resolved that Meeka Mike be appointed to replace Andre Theriault on the Inuit Bowhead Knowledge Study Committee.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Abstained: Meeka Mike
Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-119

Resolved that the Employee Manual as recommended by the Executive Committee be approved, and that the manual come into effective immediately.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-120

Resolved that the Harvest Study Co-ordinator be authorized to obtain three bids for production of the “1997 Harvest Study Calendar”, and further;

That due to the shortness of available time, the Co-ordinator be authorized to select the supplier for the calendars without formal tendering.

Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-121

Resolved that the Inuit Bowhead Knowledge Study report, and the Study budget of $158,150 for the period October 1996 to 31 March 1997, be approved as presented, and further;
That the Inuit Bowhead Knowledge Study Biologist be assured that the NWMB, during its February budget session, will review the budgetary shortfall that is currently projected for completion of the Study.
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-122

Resolved that the “Donation Guideline Policy” be accepted as presented, for incorporation into the NWMB Operating Procedures Manual.
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-123

Resolved that the draft call for proposal for development of a “Communications Plan/Policy” be approved, but;
That the rating system for bidders be changed to show 15% consideration for Inuit-owned businesses, and;
That the “Call For Proposal” be advertised concurrently in the North and South
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Malachi Arreak
Carried Date: 21 November 1996

Resolution 97-124

Resolved that the 13th Regular Meeting of the NWMB be adjourned
Moved by: Malachi Arreak   Seconded by: David Igutsaq
Carried Date: 21 November 1996