Step One – Introduce and Explain the Situation and the Related Concerns:
Beginning on September 21, 2009, and in order to introduce the subject and to explain the process and our concerns, an “Archaeology Package” consisting of 6 documents totalling 30 pages (see Appendix A) was assembled and sent to the Chiefs of 133 First Nations communities and to the Grand Chiefs of five Provincial Territorial Organizations in Ontario. This package, sent mostly by email and fax, included a questionnaire designed to determine whether the First Nations community had been consulted by the MCL about the Draft Technical Bulletin and the degree to which the community has been involved in archaeology.
Step Two – First Reminder Notice:
On October 8, 2009, a reminder notice was sent to all recipients of the Archaeology Package, asking that the questionnaire be completed and returned by October 16, 2009.
Step Three – Meeting at Curve Lake First Nation:
On October 15, Ron Bernard and Ian Badgley met in Curve Lake with representatives of the Curve Lake First Nation, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island and Hiawatha First Nation, to explain and discuss the Draft Technical Bulletin and the implications of this document and the S&G on First Nations involvement in archaeology (see Appendix B).
Step Four – Second Reminder Notice:
On October 21, 2009, a second reminder notice was sent, requesting return of the completed questionnaire.
Step Five – Meeting at Kettle & Stoney Point First Nation:
On November 12, 2009, at Kettle & Stoney Point First Nation, Ron Bernard and Ian Badgley met with representatives from the Nipissing First Nation, Walpole Island First Nation and Stoney and Kettle Point First Nation, to explain and discuss the Draft Technical Bulletin and the implications of this document and the S&G on First Nations involvement in archaeology (see Appendix B).
(Travel and other expenses were paid by Task Force members who participated in these meetings. Other requests for community meetings could not be accommodated due to time limitations and a lack of budget.)
Step Six – Final Reminder:
On November 23, 2009 a final reminder requesting the submission of the completed questionnaires was sent to all First Nations in Ontario.
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