Who can be an Alsek Renewable Resource Council member?
Alsek RRC members must be residents in, and have long term knowledge of the Champagne Aishihik Traditional Territory. Members are nominated (3) by Champagne Aishihik First Nation and (3) by Yukon Government. The Minister of Environment appoints members generally in April each year.There are also 2 alternate positions that are asked to attend if a regular member is unable to.
How long are the members appointed for?
Members are generally appointed for a term of three years. Occasionally there might be a vacancy mid term, and a new member would fill that spot for the remainder of that term.
What is the mandate of the Alsek Renewable Resource Council?
Our Mandate comes directly from the Champagne Aishihik First Nation Final Agreement, Chapters 16 and 17. More specifically, 16.6.0 lays out the responsibilities of the Council as an advisory board, to make recommendations to Ministers of the Federal and Yukon Government, Champagne Aishihik First Nations, the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, and the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee.
16.6.0 Renewable Resources Councils
16.6.1
In each Yukon First Nation's Traditional Territory, a Renewable Resources Council shall be established as a primary instrument for local renewable resources management in that Traditional Territory as set out in a Settlement Agreement.
Chapter 16 CAFN Final Agreement
Chapter 17 CAFN Final Agreement
What is an ARRC member expected to know?
The best thing about this council is the diverse knowledge base between 6 members. Our mandate in a nutshell is fish, wildlife and forestry. Our role is to look at how these will be affected by changes in the landscape, how residents and non-residents utilize the landscape and what lives within it, viewing this from a local and traditional knowledge perspective, and incorporating scientific knowledge in it too.
We have had biologists, business owners, electricians, trappers, heavy equipment operators, students, retirees, and loggers as members in the past. They all had one thing in common, a passion for the land.
How often do you meet?
Council members presently meet once a month, on the second Monday. Our meeting start at 6:30 and tend to be 3-4 hours long. We often have a delegation present to Council then time for ARRC discussions, decision making, reviewing of projects, administration, and finance. All regular ARRC meetings are open to the public, though there may be sometimes that we need to go "in camera" when discussing an issue of a confidential nature ie. Trapline Reviews. This doesn't happen often, and we will note it on our meeting agendas.
What else do ARRC members go to, and do?
Council members read a fair amount, and also attend other meeting held by the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, Forest Management Branch, the Bison Technical Team, meet with other RRCs as well as attend our annual general workshop.
More importantly, Council members bring a local perspective to the ARRC table. This is done by spending time listening to the public, and talking about the ideas and issues that come from the information presented to the Council.
Where do I sign up?
The Yukon Government has a website for Boards and Committees.
There you will see "Application process for all Boards and Committees"
Fill out their form, add your resume and cover letter to it, and mail, fax, or email it to the addresses provided.
We also have applications at the Alsek RRC office, and you are welcome bring your application here to have it sent in.
Alsek RRC members must be residents in, and have long term knowledge of the Champagne Aishihik Traditional Territory. Members are nominated (3) by Champagne Aishihik First Nation and (3) by Yukon Government. The Minister of Environment appoints members generally in April each year.There are also 2 alternate positions that are asked to attend if a regular member is unable to.
How long are the members appointed for?
Members are generally appointed for a term of three years. Occasionally there might be a vacancy mid term, and a new member would fill that spot for the remainder of that term.
What is the mandate of the Alsek Renewable Resource Council?
Our Mandate comes directly from the Champagne Aishihik First Nation Final Agreement, Chapters 16 and 17. More specifically, 16.6.0 lays out the responsibilities of the Council as an advisory board, to make recommendations to Ministers of the Federal and Yukon Government, Champagne Aishihik First Nations, the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, and the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee.
16.6.0 Renewable Resources Councils
16.6.1
In each Yukon First Nation's Traditional Territory, a Renewable Resources Council shall be established as a primary instrument for local renewable resources management in that Traditional Territory as set out in a Settlement Agreement.
Chapter 16 CAFN Final Agreement
Chapter 17 CAFN Final Agreement
What is an ARRC member expected to know?
The best thing about this council is the diverse knowledge base between 6 members. Our mandate in a nutshell is fish, wildlife and forestry. Our role is to look at how these will be affected by changes in the landscape, how residents and non-residents utilize the landscape and what lives within it, viewing this from a local and traditional knowledge perspective, and incorporating scientific knowledge in it too.
We have had biologists, business owners, electricians, trappers, heavy equipment operators, students, retirees, and loggers as members in the past. They all had one thing in common, a passion for the land.
How often do you meet?
Council members presently meet once a month, on the second Monday. Our meeting start at 6:30 and tend to be 3-4 hours long. We often have a delegation present to Council then time for ARRC discussions, decision making, reviewing of projects, administration, and finance. All regular ARRC meetings are open to the public, though there may be sometimes that we need to go "in camera" when discussing an issue of a confidential nature ie. Trapline Reviews. This doesn't happen often, and we will note it on our meeting agendas.
What else do ARRC members go to, and do?
Council members read a fair amount, and also attend other meeting held by the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, Forest Management Branch, the Bison Technical Team, meet with other RRCs as well as attend our annual general workshop.
More importantly, Council members bring a local perspective to the ARRC table. This is done by spending time listening to the public, and talking about the ideas and issues that come from the information presented to the Council.
Where do I sign up?
The Yukon Government has a website for Boards and Committees.
There you will see "Application process for all Boards and Committees"
Fill out their form, add your resume and cover letter to it, and mail, fax, or email it to the addresses provided.
We also have applications at the Alsek RRC office, and you are welcome bring your application here to have it sent in.
