Definitions and Acronyms Term
Definition
Aboriginal organization/ government affected community affected party
An organization representing the rights and interests of a First Nation, (as defined in section 2 of the MVRMA) Métis, or Inuit, a Tlicho First Nation, or the Tlicho Government A community that is predicted to be affected—either adversely and/or beneficially—by a proposed project
Boards engagement GLWB MVLWB MVRMA NWT project proponent SLWB stakeholders
WLWB
A party that is predicted to be affected—either adversely and/or beneficially—by a proposed project, such as a community, organization, individual, or business Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley, as established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act The communication and outreach activities a proponent is required, by the Boards, to undertake with affected parties prior to and during the operation of a project, including closure and reclamation phases Gwich’in Land and Water Board Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act Northwest Territories Any development that requires a land use permit or water licence Applicant for, or holder of, land use permits and/or water licences Sahtu Land and Water Board Industry, federal agencies, the territorial government, Aboriginal organizations/governments, affected communities, and other parties with an interest in a project Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board
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