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Community Tour on Uranium Mine Development in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut (April 10-14, 2007)

The Kivalliq Inuit Association hosted a community tour from April 10-14, 2007, to discuss the potential development of a uranium mine in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. The tour aimed to consult with residents from Kivalliq hamlets on environmental, health, and business aspects of uranium mining. Presentations by experts addressed regulatory control, modern mining experiences, and community concerns. While many residents welcomed employment opportunities, concerns over water contamination and waste containment were raised. Follow-up consultations were encouraged to ensure ongoing dialogue.

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Community Tour on Uranium Mine Development in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut (April 10-14, 2007)

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  1. Community Tourconcerning Potential Uranium Mine Development Kivalliq Region, Nunavut April 10-14 2007 Kivalliq Inuit Association

  2. Tour Objectives • Consult with residents in Kivalliq hamlets about: • Environmental, health and business aspects of uranium mining • How the risks of uranium mining would be controlled and regulated • Experience at modern uranium mines and plans for a new mine in Nunavut • Listen, Answer Questions and Discuss Concerns Kivalliq Inuit Association

  3. Sponsors Nunavut Tunngavik Inc Kivalliq Inuit Association Baker Lake Representative Mayor of Baker Lake Presenters SENES Consultants Environment and Health Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulation and Licensing Areva Resources Industrial Experience and Development Potential Tour Sponsors and Presenters Kivalliq Inuit Association

  4. Hamlet Consultations Kivalliq Inuit Association

  5. Many questions and comments were received - over 100 Only one person appeared to be strongly against uranium mine development Several persons raised concerns Common Concerns: Contamination of water and “country foods” Transport of dangerous materials Containment of wastes Common Interest Employment opportunities Results of Consultations Kivalliq Inuit Association

  6. Consultation Methods • Inuktitut and English Presentations: • SENES • CNSC • Areva • Baker Lake perspective • Talk by mayor • Written material • Question and answer sessions 3-4 hours per community Kivalliq Inuit Association

  7. Effectiveness of Consultation Process • Community residents listened carefully, asked many good questions • Questions and comments indicated good understanding of the issues Kivalliq Inuit Association

  8. Messages Received from Residents • Uranium mine development would be supported if: • Many new, good jobs created • Land, water and animals are protected • People are fully consulted Kivalliq Inuit Association

  9. Residents appeared pleased that economic benefits (jobs) would flow to all Kivalliq communities Fly-in-out plans for workers Students encouraged to stay in school to increase chances to qualify for skilled jobs Residents learned that it takes several years to develop a uranium mine Additional consultation would be welcome as development proceeds Follow up Kivalliq Inuit Association

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