Nunavut Wildlife Management Board

Roster of Resolutions
Regular Meeting No.18
1998 - 99

(99-001  to  99-039)

Resolution 99-001

Resolved that the agenda for NWMB Meeting No. 18 be accepted with noted amendments.
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: David Tagoona
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-002

Resolved that the minutes for NWMB Meeting No. 17 conducted at Gjoa Haven in February 1998 be adopted as amended.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-003

Resolved that the minutes for NWMB Conference Call No. 36 conducted on 16 February 1998 be adopted as amended
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-004

Resolved that the NWMB accept the interim 1997/98 year-end financial report as presented.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak    Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-005

Resolved that the NWMB endorse the request of the Aiviq Hunters and Trappers Association for authorization to harvest 1,000 snow geese in the spring of 1998 near Cape Dorset in order to obtain meat and down.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-006

Resolved that the NWMB endorse the intention of the Aiviq Hunters and Trappers Association of Cape Dorset to access to the Dewy Soper Bird Sanctuary for purposes of determining the number and distribution of snow goose nests in order to assess the feasibility of instituting a harvest for down.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky    Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-007

Resolved that the NWMB meet in-camera
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-008

Resolved that the in-camera session be closed
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 12 May 1998

Resolution 99-009

Resolved that the NWMB approve an allocation of fifteen walrus, out of the existing community quota of 60 walrus, for sport hunting for the community of Coral Harbour for the 1998 season.
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: David Tagoona
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-010

Resolved that the NWMB approve an allocation of eight walrus for sport hunting for the community of Iqloolik for the 1998 season.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: David Tagoona
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-011

Resolved that the NWMB approve an allocation of one walrus for sport hunting for the community of Cape Dorset for the 1998 season on the condition that the hunt, being the first to be conducted by this community, be formally monitored by DFO
Moved by: Johnny Peter   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-012

Resolved that the NWMB approve an allocation of four walrus for sport hunting for the community of Salluit for the 1998 season, on the understanding that the community shall limit their harvest in the Nottingham/Salisbury Area of Equal Use and Occupancy to the average number of walrus harvested by that community in that area during the years 1990-1995.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-013

Resolved that the NWMB approve in principle the Qikiqtaaluk Bowhead Hunt Plan for 1998 as submitted by the Bowhead Hunt Planning Committee, and that NWMB staff and the NWMB Legal Advisor review the Hunt Plan in detail prior to its final acceptance by the Board.
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-014

Resolved that the NWMB establish a non-quota limitation requiring the use of a bomb-type weapon (shoulder gun and/or darting gun) for the hunting of bowhead whales in the Nunavut Settlement Area, and that the use of rifles for hunting bowhead whales be specifically prohibited.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-015

Resolved that, in response to encouragement from the Bowhead Hunt Planning Committee and the Pangnirtung HTA, the NWMB will undertake to:
   identify and assess sources and options for the acquisition and ownership of appropriate bomb-type weaponry for the hunting of bowhead whales, including particularly for the forthcoming 1998 hunt; and
   seek opportunities for training and other preparations pertinent to the use of this weaponry, particularly from the Inuvialuit; and
   assist with the payment of training costs.

Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-016

Resolved that the NWMB endorse the request of the Arviat Hunters and Trappers Association to harvest 1,000 snow geese in the spring of 1998 near Arviat.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-017

Resolved that the NWMB not approve the request from the Aiviq Hunters and Trappers Association at Cape Dorset to re-allocate 28 of their commercial caribou quota for use in Non-Resident Sport-Hunting until further consultation is carried out by DRWED with the HTA to clarify and resolve any conservation concerns.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: David Tagoona
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-018

Resolved that the NWMB, pursuant to NLCA Sections 5.6.48 and 5.6.51, agree to allow an Inuk to harvest a polar bear in the traditional Inuit manner (that is; using dogs, harpoons and/or spears), on the following conditions:
   The person be at least 19 years of age and an experienced polar bear hunter,
   The person sign a comprehensive “Release and Indemnity Agreement”,
   The person be accompanied by at least one other experienced hunter with a firearm that complies with Section 42 of the Wildlife Act, and
   The person first obtain the written endorsement of their HTO and the NWMB.
Subject to the Minister’s acceptance of the NWMB’s primary decision in this matter, the Board agrees to provide its written endorsement to Mr. Noah Kadlak of Coral Harbour in this venture, subject to the following additional conditions:
   That the film production company that will be recording the harvest first enter into a written agreement with the Aiviit HTO, confirming the requirement for the HTO to give its approval regarding actual bear-hunting footage to be used in the film;
   That the crew members of the film production company who may be in the vicinity of the actual hunt first sign a comprehensive “Release and Indemnity Agreement” provided by the NWMB; and
   That a DRWED Officer monitor the hunt and that DRWED agree to provide a full report on the hunt to the NWMB and to the Aiviit HTO.

Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-019

Resolved that the NWMB approve the request of the Keewatin Wildlife Federation and the HTAs of the Keewatin Region to change the opening date of the muskox hunting season from October 01 to July 01 for zones MX/18, MX/20 and MX/21, on the condition that the hunt shall be restricted to bulls only during the period July 01 to September 30.
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-020

Resolved that the NWMB convert the Data Entry Clerk positions for the Kitikmeot and Kivalliq regions from half-time to full-time basis, and amend the 1998/99 Harvest Study budgets for these two regions to accommodate the added costs.
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Gordon Koshinsky
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-021

Resolved that the NWMB approve the Terms of Reference and NWMB funding to conduct a technical review of the Nunavut Wildlife Harvest Study
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak    Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-022

Resolved that the NWMB approve the 1998 amended work schedule for the Inuit Bowhead Knowledge Study as presented, and increase the budget by $21,900 (to a new total of $88,500) to accommodate the revised time frames inherent in the new work schedule.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-023

Resolved that the NWMB approve the amendments to the NWMB’s General By-law as contained in the document “NWMB GENERAL BY-LAW (MAY 1998)”
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-024

Resolved that the NWMB advise the Kivalliq Inuit Association that their appointment of David Tagoona to the NWMB for a two-year period is contrary to Section 5.2.4.of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement which requires that appointments to the Board be for a four-year term.
Moved by: Makabe Nartok   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-025

Resolved that the NWMB endorse the contribution of $5,000 to the Nunavut Research Institute to assist with the costs of a study to evaluate the feasibility and resource requirements to enhance scientific research capabilities in Nunavut, this for reference to the Federal Government’s recently-announced Canadian Foundation for Innovation initiative.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 13 May 1998

Resolution 99-026

Resolved that the NWMB not approve the application by CWS for an increase in funding for the NWRT research project on the distribution and abundance of the northern common eider off Southern Baffin Island.
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Abstained: Meeka Mike, Gordon Koshinsky
Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-027

Resolved that the NWMB provide a contribution in the amount of $20,000 from the NWMB Conservation/Education budget to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to develop and publish a Field Guide to Arctic Marine Fishes, on condition that the Department agrees to:
   Ensure that the book is in a style and format that will provide a ready and useful reference for conservation education
   Ensure that the book is designed to be user-friendly in Arctic situations.
   Ensure that species descriptions include references to traditional Inuit uses of and beliefs about the species.
   Ensure that the book encourages collection of more information with a view to eventually being updated.
   Publish the book in Inuktitut and in Inuinnaqtun as well as in English
   Make approximately 50 copies of the book available free of charge for the benefit of every school and library in the Nunavut Settlement Area
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-028

Resolved that the NWMB provide a contribution in the amount of $10,000 from the NWMB Conservation/Education budget to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to produce a book on Beluga (and possibly narwhal) Behaviour as Determined by Satellite Telemetry, on the condition that summaries of all chapters be provided in Inuktitut and in Inuinnaqtun.
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-029

Resolved that the NWMB not provide a contribution to David Pelly of Cambridge Bay, as requested by him, to produce a book on arctic seals
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-030

Resolved that the NWMB not provide a donation as requested by the Papiruk Fisheries Committee at Broughton Island to support their 1998 fishing derby.
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Abstained: Pauloosie Keyootak
Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-031

Resolved that the NWMB not provide a donation as requested by the Grise Fiord HTA to support their 1998 fishing derby
Moved by: Gordon Koshinsky   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Abstained: Pauloosie Keyootak
Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-032

Resolved that the NWMB implement provisions pertaining to employee performance bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments for 1997/98, and also pertaining to the NWMB employee remuneration policy in general, as follows:

   That the employee appraisal ratings for 1997/98 be rounded to the nearest quarter point downward for purposes of establishing the performance bonus percentage for each individual employee for 1997/98.
   That performance bonuses be paid only to employees who earned appraisal scores of at least 2.75 (i.e. met job requirements).
   That a cost-of-living adjustment of 2% be paid to all NWMB employees for 1997/98.
   That a consultant be contracted to review and analyze the NWMB employee remuneration system and to recommend any changes that might be necessary or appropriate
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-033

Resolved that the NWMB:
   Approve a 3.75% increase in the hourly rate of remuneration for the NWMB Legal Advisor for 1998/99,
   Maintain the rate of remuneration of the NWMB Fisheries Advisor as per the existing contract for 1998/99; and
   Send letters of appreciation to both individuals acknowledging the high quality of services provided by them in 1997/98.
Moved by: David Tagoona   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-034

Resolved that the NWMB amend the terms of the employment contract with the NWMB Chairperson, to provide an additional 5 days of annual vacation per annum, to a total of 20 days of vacation per annum.
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-035

Resolved that the NWMB proceed to finalize arrangements for a shared Conservation Education Officer position with DRWED, with the understanding that the NWMB will review this arrangement after one year of operation.
Moved by: David Tagoona    Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-036

Resolved that the NWMB contract Sirmik Consulting (James Arreak) for approximately $5,000 to develop a system for tracking and controlling the flow of NWMB correspondence.
Moved by: Joan Scottie   Seconded by: Pauloosie Keyootak
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-037

Resolved that the NWMB approve the purchase of three new computers at a total cost of approximately $15,000 in order to upgrade the EDP capabilities of the Regional Liaison Officers, as well as a number of audio components at a total cost of approximately $4,000 in order to upgrade the NWMB translation system.
Moved by: Meeka Mike   Seconded by: Makabe Nartok
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-038

Resolved that the next (19th) regular Meeting of the NWMB be conducted at Baker Lake the week of 24 to 28 August 1998.
Moved by: David Tagoona   Seconded by: Joan Scottie
Carried Date: 14 May 1998

Resolution 99-039

Resolved that the 18th Meeting of the NWMB be adjourned (17:30 p.m.)
Moved by: Pauloosie Keyootak   Seconded by: Meeka Mike
Carried Date: 14 May 1998