NAK AZDLI DECISIONS ON TRANSCANADA LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) PIPELINE AGREEMENTS

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1 NAK AZDLI DECISIONS ON TRANSCANADA LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) PIPELINE AGREEMENTS Keyoh opinions Updates and information on LNG pipeline benefit agreements for community members and Keyoh Nak azdli member opinions and questions. Take our survey! Opinions and statements inform Council Council makes decisions on agreements? WHAT IS THIS PACKAGE? This pack aims to give you the basic information you need to understand and make up your own mind. There is also more information available: At in-person and online meetings in May Online at Through the Nak azdli Communications and Events Facebook page We are asking Keyoh to state their opinions, and these will be made available to members and shared with Council A library of the full documents and agreements summarized in this pack are available to view at the Natural Resources office in Fort St James, as well as in Prince George at the CSTC office, and at CopperMoon s office in Vancouver ANSWERING QUESTIONS What questions do you have? If there s something you d like to ask please get in touch and we will try to get back to you the same day. askus@nakazdli.ca Nak azdli Communications and Events Facebook page If you are in Fort St James, you can drop by the Natural Resources office on Kwah Road YOUR OPINIONS MATTER Please take 10 minutes to tell us what you think about TransCanada s proposed pipelines and the agreements that are associated with them by May 28, Answers will be kept anonymous and are essential in helping Council make decisions. There are 3 ways to complete the survey. Tell members about completed decisions; agree next steps; answer questions Online By Phone In Person Nak azdli offices and Community Meetings

2 Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 2 PROJECT OVERVIEWS Both of TransCanada s proposed projects would carry natural gas from the northeast, through Nak azdli territory and to the coast where it would be cooled into liquefied natural gas (LNG) ready for export. Regulations stop neither pipelines from being converted to carry oil now or in the future. COASTAL GASLINK (CGL) Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd, a subsidiary of TransCanada, wants to construct and operate a 650 km natural gas pipeline from Groundbirch (40km west of Dawson Creek) to an LNG export facility near Kitimat. It would initially carry around 1.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. After expansion it could transport up to 5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. The proposed CGL pipeline route runs through the south of Nak azdli territory along a similar route to the proposed Pacific Trails Pipeline, with which Nak azdli already has an agreement. PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT), a subsidiary of TransCanada, has proposed a 900 km natural gas pipeline. It would run from near Hudson s Hope to an export terminal near Prince Rupert and would transport 2 billion to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. The current proposed PRGT route runs further north in our territory - to the south of Mount Milligan. The proposed route has changed several times in recent years. HOW IS INFORMATION SUMMARIZED? The proposed PRGT and CGL pipelines and agreements are both very different, so information on each has been kept separate. This pack contains maps, timelines, and agreement summaries organized under the following colour codes: COASTAL GASLINK (CGL) PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) CGL & PRGT

3 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 3 NAK AZDLI S RELATIONSHIP WITH TRANSCANADA PROJECTS There has been a lot of debate about the proposed Coastal GasLink (CGL) and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipelines so far. We hope this information pack clarifies the information and the process that has taken place since ALL CLANS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS In 2014 a number of community meetings were held: 1. with TransCanada; 2. with Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) Staff and negotiators; 3. with Nak azdli members only, including some Keyoh members; and 4. one session of All Clan Meetings. The purpose of these meetings was to inform our members about the natural gas pipelines and potential impacts so that members had enough information to make decisions. Members primary concerns were the environmental impacts, whether the pipelines would be converted to oil, and whether their concerns would make a difference for route planning, or the permitting of the pipeline. From the meeting with members in 2014, the CSTC Technical Team identified four priorities relating to LNG pipeline development: Land/environment Socio-cultural/health/education and employment Financial and economic development Governance We hope that this information pack answers many of the questions that came from those meetings and shows the works that s been done since. Many questions and concerns surrounded the lack of consultation and accommodation in the environmental assessment process. This led to filing a judicial review of the CGL environmental assessment process. CGL JUDICIAL REVIEW LEADS TO MORE ACCOMMODATION In December 2014, Chief Fred Sam said that the environmental assessment process had failed us and that communities and industry were frustrated with the process. There was also concern from members and the Research and Development staff about whether they were being properly consulted. Nadleh Whut en and Nak azdli went to court; and filed for a judicial review of BC s decision to issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the CGL project. Although the Judicial Review was filed against CGL, TransCanada and the Province realized that we were not happy with the process and foresaw that we could also hold up PRGT, and possibly other pipelines. As a result of the Judicial Review, the Province decided they would negotiate with the seven CSTC communities. This led to the creation and signing of the collective CSTC Collaboration Agreement and the Environmental Socio- Cultural Initiatives Agreement. These two agreements provide an opportunity over three years to negotiate processes to better accommodate CSTC communities and to improve our relationship through government-to-

4 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 4 government agreements. These two agreements commit and obligate Nak azdli to participate with other CSTC communities in negotiations and specific projects. The Collaboration Agreement give us accommodation and environmental controls as part of an improved government-to-government relationship with BC. These stay in place whether or not Nak azdli accepts any Pipeline Benefits Agreements and Impact Benefits Agreements. Although the judicial review was filed against CGL, the results apply across both CGL and PRGT because it reframes our whole relationship with the Provincial government. WHAT HAVE MEMBERS SAID BEFORE? SURVEYS In 2014, 181 members took part in Nak azdli Socio-Economic surveys. This included asking if people supported specific pipelines. It did not ask if people supported agreements with pipelines. supported 6% 68% did not support 26% don t know/ didn t answer the supported 6% 66% did not support 28% don t know/ didn t answer PIPELINE BENEFITS AGREEMENTS (PBAs) In April 2015, the PBAs with the Province were signed but not ratified. The agreements only come into force if they are ratified. It is up to Nak azdli to decide how this should be done. This would release some initial funding without any commitment from Nak azdli. spoiled spoiled Council called for a community referendum, which took place in 7% 7% August people voted. 22% 22% supported 72% supported 72% The information provided to members included this: did not did not support support Mapping land use and occupancy for 3 different areas Taking Keyoh holders onto the land and on helicopter tours of the CGL and PRGT pipeline routes Community information sessions and face-to-face meetings Information in Dustl us and other newsletters CSTC staff, negotiators and the lawyers also provided information sessions to the community Both PRGT and CGL staff as well as a variety of BC agencies also provided information. IMPACT BENEFITS AGREEMENTS (IBAs) The IBAs are different from the Provincial agreements; they were negotiated solely between Nak azdli and TransCanada (PRGT & CGL). The IBAs were negotiated by Chief Fred Sam, a financial advisor, and a lawyer.

5 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 5 Information on these were first presented at community meetings in August 2015, but there was no formal feedback process at the time. WHAT NOW? WHY NOW? WHAT TO EXPECT? Chief and Council will vote on potential IBAs and PBAs with TransCanada and the Province in June 2016, but wants guidance from members and from Keyoh to inform these decisions. WHY ASK ABOUT THE PBAS AGAIN? In May 2015, the council had decided that a vote of 51% would be the deciding factor. Council decided not to accept the results of the August 2015 PBA vote because: They wanted to hear from more members They wanted to make sure as many members as possible had full information about the projects WHAT NOW? A contact database has been built to reach more members to ask for opinions about the PBAs and potential IBAs with the Province and TransCanada. Chief and Council will make their decision through a community survey (not a vote). An information campaign including information online, in the mail, community meetings and Keyoh meetings is under way. An approach to make sure that the voices of Keyoh can be heard in the process has been created. Council will use these opinions to guide their decisions about the PBAs and IBAs in June The more people to provide their input through surveys, the better guidance leadership has. It s possible that Nak azdli may say yes to some agreements but no to others. TransCanada is not committed to building the CGL or PRGT pipelines until it makes Final Investment Decisions. The deadline for this has moved several times. Your voice will guide decisions. Please complete the survey. WHAT ARE OTHER COMMUNITIES DOING? COASTAL GASLINK Nak azdli s PBA with the Province regarding CGL has been negotiated by Nak azdli working as a collective with the other CSTC First Nations. Communities with their own PBAs in place are: Doig River, Halfway River, Kitselas, Lheidli T enneh, McLeod Lake, Moricetown Band, Nee-Tahi-Buhn, Skin Tyee, West Moberly, Wet suwet en and Yekooche.

6 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 6 As of March 2016, 11 communities had signed IBAs with CGL. They are: Blueberry River, Burns Lake, Doig River, Halfway River, Lheidli T enneh, Nadleh Whut en, Nee-Tahi-Buhn, Skin Tyee, West Moberly, Wet suwet en and Yekooche First Nation. PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION Nak azdli s PBA with the Province regarding PRGT has also been negotiated by Nak azdli working as a collective with the other CSTC First Nations. Communities with their own PBAs in place are: Doig River, Gitanyow, Gitxaala, Halfway River, Kitselas, Lake Babine, McLeod Lake, Metlakatla, Nisga a, Tl azt en and Yekooche. As of March 2016, 11 communities had signed IBAs with PRGT. They are: Blueberry River, Doig River, Gitanyow, Halfway River, Kitselas, Lake Babine, McLeod Lake, Metlakatla, Nisga a Lisims, Takla Lake and Yekooche. CSTC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT The Collaboration Agreement and Environmental & Socio-Cultural Initiatives Agreement (ESCIA) between the Province and Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) communities, including Nak azdli: Are related to PBAs and IBAs but independent they continue whether or not the PBAs and IBAs are signed Signed in April 2015 Aim to address some of the issues raised concerning natural gas pipelines like the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) project Came to be because all CSTC communities signed a Natural Resources Protocol where they agreed to: Hello, my name is... Develop a new relationship to facilitate economic opportunities, shared decision-making, planning, as well as environmental and cultural stewardship in relation to natural resource development in their traditional territories Unified We are stronger when we work together Negotiate true government-to-government agreements Work together to reconcile Aboriginal and Crown titles and jurisdictions in the Territories The purpose of the agreements is: To work with ongoing reconciliation of Crown and Aboriginal titles and rights in our Territories Negotiate government-to-government agreements Create new government-to-government relationships based on collaboration The ESCIA provides a one-time fee to assist communities in education, skills and training, language and culture

7 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 7 Principle is to protect and be mindful of the lands, water and ecosystems in the territories when working with government-to-government agreements These agreements are led by a leadership table, made up of the Tribal Chief and the seven chiefs of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Each nation is responsible for making their own decisions based on their individual laws, policies, etc. The process is designed to be collaborative (two heads better than one) FUNDING Payment was made within 30 days of the agreement signing Within 30 days of the first and second anniversary, another payment will be made to Nak azdli FACTS: This collaboration agreement is not a Treaty The Collaboration Agreement obligates Nak azdli over the next two years to try to come to favourable agreements with the province. If these negotiations enable Nak azdli to come closer to our vision of governance, there may be an opportunity to continue

8 CGL & PRGT NAK'AZDLI WHUT'EN TRADITIONAL TERRITORY TransCanada Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines TransCanada Proposed Pipelines Kilometers within Nak'azdli Whut'en MESILINKA RIVER Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project - Approximately 116 km Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project - Approximately 112 km Base Features Traditional Territory Nak'azdli Reserves OMINECA Old Hogem 12 Mile RIVER Manson Creek WILLISTON 27 Highway Germansen Landing North Road Rivers\Streams Lakes\Rivers Parks, Protected & Reserve Areas City\Town APRIL 2016 abine TAKLA Mackenzie Leo Creek TCHENTLO CHUCHI ONJO NATION RIVER INZANA PARSNIP RIVER McLeod Lake BABINE TREMBLEUR Middle River TEZZERON CARP CROOKED Anzac Tachie STUART Pinchi Lake RIVER uston «16 Burns Lake «27 Fort St. James STUART GREAT BEAVER RIVER SALMON RIVER Bear Lake Summit Lake FRANCOIS FRASER Fraser Lake NECHAKO Vanderhoof «16 RIVER Prince George

9 CGL Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 9 COASTAL GASLINK (CGL) TIMELINE CGL TIMELINE 2013 SEPT 2014 FEB MAR SEPTEMBER 2013: Negotiations start with the Province FEBRUARY 2014: Government-to-government team meets to outline major agreement issues and starts meeting with communities to give information MARCH 2014: Government-togovernment team begins meeting with communities to get mandates DEC MAR DECEMBER 2014: SUMMER 2014: MARCH 2014: Nak azdli and Nadleh Whut en file for Judicial Review of the environmental assessment regarding Coastal Gas Link, citing environmental impact and Aboriginal Rights and Title concerns. Socio economic impact study conducted by Quintessentials Research Group and Nak azdli Research team First Natural Resources Protocol signed with BC 2015 JAN APR AUG JANUARY 2015: Nak azdli meets with BC Premier because of Judicial Review APRIL 2015: Benefits Agreement signed with conditions. Judicial Review is dismissed Agreement not ratified and does not commit Nak azdli Judicial review and negotiations result in creation of CSTC Collaboration Agreement and Environmental & Socio-Cultural Initiatives Agreement AUGUST 2015: Community Meeting PBA Ratification Vote 279 votes Result: 72% vote no to supporting the PBA JUN APR APR 2016 JUNE 2016: Chief and Council to make final decisions on all IBAs and PBAs with PRGT and CGL projects APRIL-MAY 2016: Member opinion survey and questions answered Keyoh consulted APRIL-MAY 2016: Information package on both potential TransCanada pipelines and agreements

10 PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 10 PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) TIMELINE PRGT TIMELINE 2013 SEPT 2014 FEB SEPTEMBER 2013: Negotiations start with the Province FEBRUARY 2014: Government-to-government team meets to outline major agreement issues MAR MAR SUMMER 2014: MARCH 2014: MARCH 2014: Socio economic impact study conducted by Quintessentials Research Group Traditional use study conducted First Natural Resources Protocol signed with BC Government-to-government team begins meeting with communities to seek mandates 2015 APR AUG 2016 MAR APRIL 2015: Pipeline Benefits Agreement signed with conditions Agreement not ratified and does not commit Nak azdli AUGUST 2015: Community meetings PBA Ratification Vote 279 vote Result: 72% vote no to supporting the PBA MARCH 2016: Contact database updated to improve engagement JUN APR APR JUNE 2016: Chief and Council to make final decisions on all IBAs and PBAs with PRGT and CGL projects APRIL-MAY 2016: Member opinion survey and questions answered. Keyoh consulted APRIL-MAY 2016: Information package on both potential TransCanada pipelines and agreements

11 PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 11 PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) PIPELINE BENEFITS AGREEMENT Nak azdli has negotiated a Pipeline Benefits Agreement for the PRGT project with the Province. This will not be binding unless it is ratified - one of the decisions in which Chief and Council would like guidance in order to make a decision. PAYMENTS The Province agrees to pay Nak azdli a lump sum for the project An additional payment will be made within 90 days after the agreement is signed Nak azdli would be entitled to receive an ongoing, taxable payment for as long as the project is making natural gas deliveries THIS DOES NOT: Constitute a treaty or land claims agreement Affirm, recognize, abrogate or derogate from any of Nak azdli s rights Nak azdli may continue to negotiate and implement revenue and benefit-sharing agreements with other companies and government agencies, accessing economic opportunities, and participating in government programs Nak azdli agrees not to bring forth any court actions which directly or indirectly challenge the natural gas pipeline project NAK AZDLI OR THE PROVINCE: May terminate the agreement after 30 days with a written notice, if payment has not been made May terminate the agreement after 10 years, if no materials have started to go up for the construction phase DOES THIS ALIGN WITH OUR VISION? Nak azdli decides how money from any agreement is spent. For example, it could assist Nak azdli s Strategic Plan s four priorities: Increases our power and ability to manage our own territory Health and well-being of our people Creating economic opportunities for Nak azdli and our people Protecting Nak azdli culture and heritage

12 PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 12 PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) IMPACT BENEFITS AGREEMENT (IBA) Nak azdli has negotiated an IBA for the PRGT project with TransCanada. Whether or not to accept this agreement is one of the things Chief and Council would like guidance on in order to make a decision. PAYMENTS Nak azdli would be paid per year as part of the legacy agreements How any agreement money is spent is up to Nak azdli. That could be community infrastructure or investment initiatives, education and training initiatives or other community or economic development purposes. Funding would also be provided and allocated for social and cultural needs environmental needs regulatory activities If Nak azdli gives consent and signs the agreement, a payment will be made to Nak azdli EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES PRGT has agreed to award contracting opportunities to qualified Nak azdli businesses. Each interested business will be required to participate in a fair, transparent and commercially competitive processes. Nak azdli currently has a joint venture with Summit Camps. We are also involved in a clearing contract. Right of way clearing and hauling Medical services Security services Camp and catering services EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRGT would hold an information session to inform Nak azdli members about training, job and contracting opportunities. If required, PRGT will also provide input to help Nak azdli in its development of programs for job fairs, education and training initiatives. Funding for these initiatives will come from the lump sum provided by PRGT. IMPORTANT FACTS: The natural gas pipeline can only transport natural gas and nothing else (crude oil, bitumen, or dilbit ) The Agreement would not stop Nak azdli from pursuing title claims in the future Project could still be built if agreements are not in place. We do not know what sort of agreements could be negotiated in the future Transportation/export of water in pipeline is a key issue that isn t included in any of agreements

13 PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 13 DOES THIS ALIGN WITH OUR VISION? Nak azdli decides how money from any agreement is spent. For example, it could assist Nak azdli s Strategic Plan s four priorities: Increases our power and ability to manage our own territory Health and wellbeing of our people Creating economic opportunities for Nak azdli and our people Protecting Nak azdli culture and heritage

14 CGL Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 14 COASTAL GAS LINK (CGL) PIPELINE BENEFITS AGREEMENT Nak azdli has negotiated an Pipeline Benefits Agreement for the CGL project with the Province. This will not be binding unless it is ratified - one of the decisions Council would like guidance on in order to make a decision. PAYMENTS THIS DOES NOT: Payment to Nak azdli will be made in Constitute a treaty or land claims agreement two installments Affirm, recognize, abrogate or derogate from First payment comes after materials have any of Nak azdli s rights been delivered for construction Final payment will be made 90 days after the pipeline is in working order An additional payment will be made to Nak azdli within 90 days of signing the agreement, e.g. a signing bonus Ongoing benefits will be paid every year for as long as the project is bringing in taxable revenue Nak azdli may continue to negotiate and implement revenue and benefit sharing agreements with other governments Nak azdli agrees not to bring forth any court actions which directly or indirectly challenge the natural gas pipeline project Nak azdli will take all reasonable actions to persuade Nak azdli members to not take any action, legal or otherwise including any media or social media campaign, that may hinder, impede, frustrate, delay, stop, or interfere with the pipeline project NAK AZDLI OR THE PROVINCE: May terminate the agreement after 30 days with a written notice, if payment has not been made May terminate the agreement if after 10 years, no materials have started to go up for the construction phase DOES THIS ALIGN WITH OUR VISION? Nak azdli decides how money from any agreement is spent. For example, it could assist Nak azdli s Strategic Plan s four priorities: Increases our power and ability to manage our own territory Health and wellbeing of our people Creating economic opportunities for Nak azdli and our people Protecting Nak azdli culture and heritage

15 CGL Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 15 COASTAL GAS LINK (CGL) IMPACT BENEFITS AGREEMENT (IBA) Nak azdli has negotiated an IBA for the CGL project with TransCanada. Whether or not to accept this agreement is one of the things Chief and Council would like guidance on in order to make a decision. The IBA is separate from the PBA and any other agreements. If the IBA is approved: Nak azdli would be required to form a liaison committee with 2 representatives to oversee the working relationship with the Province and TransCanada CGL would commit to not converting the pipeline to use for the transportation of crude oil, bitumen or dilbit without Nak azdli s consent PAYMENTS It would be up to Nak azdli to decide how any payment from the agreement is spent. Payments in the proposed CGL IBA would include: A payment to Nak azdli within 10 days after the agreement is signed A payment to Nak azdli within 10 days after construction begins A final consideration payment to Nak azdli within 10 days of the pipeline transporting gas On top of the above payments, Nak azdli would also be paid monies to be used for: Social and cultural needs; Environmental needs; and Involvement in regulatory activities associated with the project A legacy payment would be made to Nak azdli every year while the project is in service EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES CGL would hold an information session to inform Nak azdli members about training, job and contracting opportunities. If required, CGL will also provide input to help Nak azdli in its development of programs for job fairs, education and training initiatives. Funding for these initiatives will come from the lump sum provided by CGL. To date, Nak azdli does not have any contracts with CGL. FACTS: Project could still be built if agreements are not in place. We do not know what sort of agreements could be negotiated in the future. The agreements would not stop Nak azdli from pursuing title claims in the future.

16 CGL Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 16 DOES THIS ALIGN WITH OUR VISION? Nak azdli decides how money from any agreement is spent. For example, it could assist Nak azdli s Strategic Plan s four priorities: Increases our power and ability to manage our own territory Health and wellbeing of our people Creating economic opportunities for Nak azdli and our people Protecting Nak azdli culture and heritage

17 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 1 COASTAL GAS LINK (CGL) & PRINCE RUPERT GAS TRANSMISSION (PRGT) POTENTIAL IMPACTS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS We are stewards of the land and it is our duty to look after it for future generations Reduced access to traditional activities and foods could deeply impact our health, cultural strength, food security and economic well-being Pipelines do not bring significant longer term job opportunities and short-term work carriers higher risks to economic, environmental and mental well-being due to short bursts of income Major project construction can affect local population and income. Social impacts on housing availability and conditions as well as placing demands on local services such as healthcare and social services Our health is tied to the land. Access to land, food and our medicines could impact our health Water plays a central role to the overall health and culture of Nak azdli and fish are integral to Nak azdli s identity CGL and PRGT projects cross rivers of great significance to Nak azdli for cultural and fishing purposes. Concerns about leaks and sedimentation build-up resulting in loss of habitat have been expressed. Air quality and pollution are potential risks Increased dust from construction, will also increase greenhouse gases Noise and air pollution from compressor stations Impact on fish and wildlife from vibrations caused by gas running through pipeline Construction phase would cause major impacts to ecosystems and their natural habitat Habitat loss and reduced plant diversity Potential impacts of pipeline spills, leaks, or explosion Includes the need for an adequate emergency evacuation strategy CGL SOCIAL IMPACTS A study looking at potential socio-economic impacts of the CGL pipeline highlighted: Significant difference between those who benefit and those who don t (jobs, contracts, etc.) Resource booms can have an adverse effect on communities and individual families Coming into a lot of money sometimes leads to substance abuse and other issues Limited housing can cause an area to become crowded with people

18 CGL & PRGT Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 2 NAK AZDLI SOCIAL AND HEALTH GOALS Promote healthy Improve programs for Ensure all Nak azdli children are cared Decrease and lifestyles and services youth at risk for by families and Nak azdli members eliminate poverty (Nak azdli Community Framework 2013) HOW WOULD AGREEMENTS HELP TO BALANCE IMPACTS? In addition to benefits for IBAs and PBAs, much of our government-to-government work through Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) has been to reduce, mitigate and manage risks, and negotiate government-to-government agreements for all natural resources being taken from our territories. For example, the Stewardship Working Group has reviewed Environmental Management Plans submitted to the Oil & Gas Commission (OGC) for CGL. The Province has said that the project has met its requirements to provide Environmental Management Plans and that they have also received most of the OGC permits they need to begin clearing work. Proposed agreements with the Province and with TransCanada would include cash payments which could fund Nak azdli programs to address project impacts. How we spend that money would be up to us. Route changes have been suggested following Keyoh and member feedback. For example, all salmon need to make it to Takla Lake, a trenchless crossing is proposed at Middle River on the PRGT route. There are a number of issues the Keyoh and Nak azdli have worked on with TransCanada and the government, but there are still major outstanding issues to be resolved. These include access management, decision-making, pre-construction surveys, cultural resource management (including mitigation), and the alienation of land used. RISKS AND BENEFITS, RIGHTS AND TITLE Deciding if the benefits of a project or agreement outweigh the risks is at the core of many major decisions. Traditionally, Nak azdli has not had strong IBA or PBA-style agreements with resource development projects in the territory. More recently this has changed with, for example, Mount Milligan mine and the Pacific Trails Pipeline agreements. These bring more involvement, environmental controls and financial benefits. If Nak azdli signs agreements with PRGT or CGL, it impacts Nak azdli s Aboriginal Title and Rights for that pipeline s right of way for the life of the agreement. A study for Nak azdli relating to Spectra s proposed West Coast Connecter natural gas pipeline stated that previously many First Nations have not benefited from development. It noted common risks including infringement of people s abilities to exercise their Aboriginal Rights and examples such as traditional trails becoming project access roads.

19 Nak azdli decisions on TransCanada Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline agreements 3 HAVE YOUR SAY GET INVOLVED IN NAK AZDLI S DECISIONS ON POTENTIAL AGREEMENTS ABOUT TRANSCANADA S PIPELINES IN OUR TERRITORY. Nak azdli Communications and Events askus@nakazdli.ca