The Gwich’in Land Use Planning Board recommends a settlement area land use plan for approval to the territorial and federal governments and the Gwich’in Tribal Council. The Board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance and conduct periodic reviews.

How do I apply?  Visit: https://www.lands.gov.nt.ca/en/land-management-boards

Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (Canada)

The Board consists of four members, plus the Chairperson.

Two members are nominated by the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC); one member is nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories; and one member is nominated by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

The federal Minister may appoint alternate members nominated by Gwich’in Tribal Council or the Government of the Northwest Territories to act in the event of an absence or incapacity of members.

Members are appointed by the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada under section 36 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.

The Board generally has 4 to 8 meetings per year in Inuvik, depending on the number of applications received.

Meetings are usually two days long. One travel day may be required for members who do not reside in Inuvik and two days of analytical time is required for each meeting.

Members of a board shall be paid such fees or other remuneration as the federal Minister may fix:

Chairperson - $325 per diem

Member - $225 per diem

The Chairperson or members do not have to reside in the Gwich’in Settlement Area.

The federal Minister can only remove appointed members, including the Chairperson, following consultation with the applicable nominating organization.

It is important to have members who are familiar with the area/community.

Members with resource management knowledge and experience would be a benefit to the Board.

Members with technical or traditional knowledge would be an asset.