West Coast First Nations, feds reach tentative understanding on vast offshore region
Off the west coast of Vancouver Island is an area spanning 133, 019 square kilometres characterized by deep sea hydrothermal vents and seamounts surrounded by vibrant coastal ecosystems.
Sayers said that with this MOU the hope is that the nations and DFO can create a co-management arrangement that represents Haida Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Pacheedaht First Nation, Quatsino First Nation, and the DFO.Sayers said that the parties met for negotiations numerous times, completing a large number of MOU drafts. “This was a long difficult negotiation that, had the Department of Fisheries and Oceans been more open, it would have been a lot easier,” said Sayers.
The negotiating team was not able to achieve all of its goals. Sayers shared they were unable to achieve a dispute resolution clause. Sayers said that the proposed Marine Protected Area does not impact Nuu-chah-nulth rights to use the sea territory. “The MOU would establish a management board with membership from First Nations and DFO to collaboratively manage the proposed MPA,” it reads.
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