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Review of Proposed Design for Site Selection Process – Regional Dialogues – Aboriginal Engagement
The purpose of the 2009 Regional Dialogues in Aboriginal engagement was to work with Aboriginal organizations in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec and New Brunswick to collaboratively design, develop and coordinate a series of regional information and dialogue sessions to seek input on the proposed site selection process. The sessions, which brought together First Nations and Métis peoples in regional areas identified by Aboriginal organizations, reflected a broad range of perspectives including leadership, Elders, women, youth and community members. The comments and the views shared in these dialogues will be used along with those received during information sessions and other dialogue activities to refine the process and ensure it is open, transparent, fair and inclusive.
The dialogue format varied in each province. NWMO technical and engagement specialists participated in the sessions along with one or more members of Niigani and the Elders Forum. In addition, a number of Aboriginal groups conducted meetings and information sessions directly with Aboriginal communities in order to provide as wide a range of opportunities for participation and learning as possible.
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