Learn about who EIRB is and how it fits in the co-management system.
Overview
The EIRB initiates the public phase of environmental reviews by inviting the general public to participate in the review process. The public can participate in a number of ways, including by registering as an intervener and participating at a public hearing. These public hearings usually occur in the community most affected by the proposed development.
After gathering its information, the EIRB will prepare a final report with its recommendations to be submitted to the competent authority. The competent authority will choose to accept, alter, or reject these recommendations. No permit or license shall be issued without final approval.
The EIRB consists of six members. Three members are appointed by the Inuvialuit Game Council; one member is nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories; one member is nominated by the Yukon Territorial Government; one member is appointed by the Government of Canada. The Chair of the EIRB is appointed by the Government of Canada with consent from the Inuvialuit Game Council.
From left to right: Cynthia Ene, Alice Lutaladio-Nyambe, Catherine Cockney, Gerald Inglangasuk, Kate Hearn, Bruce McLean; Tuktoyaktuk, NT
Co-Management System
The Inuvialuit, along with the governments of Canada, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon share management responsibilities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. To enhance cooperative management (co-management) between these parties, five joint Inuvialuit-Government bodies were established as a result of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA). Government and Inuvialuit interests are equally represented in each group. An impartial, non-government person acceptable to both government and the Inuvialuit, chairs each of the co-management bodies.
This “co-management process”, as it has now become known, is considered to be a world-class example of integrated resource management.
At the foundation of this process are five co-management BODIES:
As is the case with the co-management BODIES, the Review Board is comprised of an equal number of Inuvialuit and government nominees. The Chair is appointed by the Federal Government, with the consent of the Inuvialuit.
One member each is nominated by the governments of Canada, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories and three members are appointed by the Inuvialuit.
The Joint Secretariat provides Administrative, technical and logistical to Inuvialuit Organizations and Co-management Boards
EIRB Members
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and collaboration, we are pleased to provide you with an introduction to the current members of the Environmental Impact Review Board (EIRB). The composition of the EIRB reflects a collaborative approach, with half of the members nominated by the Inuvialuit Game Council and the other half nominated by the federal and territorial governments. The Chairperson is also nominated by the Federal Government.
This diverse and inclusive structure ensures a comprehensive assessment process, fostering a balanced representation of perspectives in environmental impact evaluations..
We are thrilled to introduce Alice, our exceptionally talented new Staff, who has assumed the pivotal position of Coordinator for the Environmental Impact Review Board. In this key role, Alice plays a central part in orchestrating and optimizing our operations, ensuring the flawless execution of the board’s critical mission to ensure that potential developments have minimal environmental and social impact in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
Of all the co-management boards in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, the Environmental Impact Review Board was the only one without its own logo. Therefore, in 2008, the EIRB launched a logo design contest. The invitation was sent to schools, Hunters and Trappers Committees, and the community at large. We received many wonderful and creative designs, which is a testament to the rich, artistic merit of the ISR. In October, Board Members were presented with all of the designs and made a decision. By consensus, the design selected by the Board was created by Ann-Marie Villebrun of Tuktoyaktuk. Her original design showed a bright sun, pingos, and a caribou standing amongst the small lakes that are representative of the Mackenzie Delta.
The EIRB wishes to congratulate Ms. Villebrun for her winning design and wishes to thank the people who also submitted entries to the contest. You should all be proud of your work.
Related Resources
Introduction to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Join us as we explore the relationships between people and the land in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region as part of our Inuit Nunangat Taimannganit video project.
