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Territorial Stewardship

The CNA is committed to promoting environmental stewardship on Nlaka'pamux lands through two major initiatives; the Territorial Stewardship Department and  Neet'lim Environmental Services.

Vision

A sustainable and knowledgeable department that provides reliable technical support and advice to the Participating Bands, considering resource development projects such as Highland Valley Copper. The foundation for the Territorial Stewardship Department is based on Nlaka’pamux laws, knowledge and western science.

Mission

The department supports the CNA in the continued stewardship of Nlaka’pamux lands and implementation of the Participation Agreement and Economic and Community Development Agreement for Highland Valley Copper.

 

In 2015 the Territorial Stewardship Department (TSD) was developed as in-house, technical expertise to the Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) for the purposes of the Participation Agreement with Teck Highland Valley Copper (HVC) and the regulatory aspects of the Economic and Community Development Agreement (ECDA) with the Province of British Columbia.

The TSD acts as a technical liaison between Teck HVC and CNA Participating Bands, ensuring transparent communication with regards to long-term development and operations of the mine. The department has been delegated the responsibility for the following aspects of the current and future operations of the mine, under the Participation Agreement: