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This is a letter from the Review Board to cancel and close this environmental assessment.
Letter from AANDC Minister
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Sidon response to Minister
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This letter from INAC to the NWT Metis Nation proposes modifications to measures from the Sidon Report of Environmental Assessment. (Note: This document has been re-posted in 2011 due to a technical problem with the original posting)
This letter from INAC to Akaitcho communities proposes modifications to measures from the Sidon Report of Environmental Assessment. (Note: This document has been re-posted in 2011 due to a technical problem with the original posting)
Letter from Minister Strahl
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The Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision.
Letter from INAC to MVEIRB responding to Supplementary Information Requests #2.1-2.5 re. proposed Sidon development. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project located at the MVEIRB office and is now being a
GNWT - Environment and Natural Resources response to mitigation measures proposed by the Board.
Response from Laurence Stephenson to Supplementary Information Requests for proposed Sidon development. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project, located at the MVEIRB office, and is now being added to the
Environment Canada response to Supplementary Information Request #2.5 regarding monitoring for enhanced management. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry at the MVEIRB office for the proposed Sidon project and is now being added to t
Sidon Supplementary IRs
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Email from Scott Robertson to MVEIRB describing his concerns regarding road access, and risks of impacts to archaeological sites, tourism and local ecology. [This document was located on the hard copy Public Registry for the proposed Sidon project located
INAC Letter April 27, 2007
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Developer's Closing Comments
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April 23, 2007 letter from YKDFN to MVEIRB
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These are guidelines on Aboriginal Cultural Landscapes produced by the Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada, submitted to the Review Board by Glen MacKay of the PWNHC on April 23, 2007. Note- This is a large PDF file. It has been published
Notification from MVEIRB that the public record for EA0506-005 and EA0506-006 will be closing on May 3rd, 2007.
MVEIRB letter concerning YKDFN TK Map
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April 18, 2007 letter from the chiefs of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation expressing opposition to the Sidon and Consolidated Gold Win Ventures mineral exploration projects.
Undertaking provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada consisting of a map and land tenure information (surface leases, mineral claims, et cetera).
Public Hearing audio recordings
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Official transcripts from Day 2 (April 4th, 2007) of the public hearing for Sidon and CGV's mineral exploration environmental assessments
Official transcripts from Day 1 (April 3rd, 2007) of the public hearing for Sidon and CGV's mineral exploration environmental assessments
Material requested by YKDFN. The attachment includes excerpt from the official transcripts from the public hearing for Consolidated Gold Win Ventures exploration program [EA03-002]
Terms of Reference and Work Plan for EA03-004
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Speaking Notes from Northwest Territory Metis Nation public hearing presentation.
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 260 of EA03-004 [New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd.]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 253 of EA03-003 [North American General Resources Corporation]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 306 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN. The attachment includes excerpt from the official transcripts from the public hearing for Snowfield Development Corporation exploration program [EA03-005]
Presentation by Lutsel K'e First Nation
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GNWT Report regarding heritage protection
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Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 279 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Dettah Public Meeting Notes (Part 2)
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YKDFN Presentation Summary
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Dettah Public Meeting Notes (Part 1)
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Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 302 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 176 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Terms of Reference and Work Plan for EA03-002
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A notification from MVEIRB that materials requested by the YKDFN from previous EA in the vicinity of Drybones Bay will be added to the current CGV and Sidon EAs.
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 149 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 116 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
Material requested by YKDFN - Public Registry # 204 of EA03-002 [Consolidated Gold Win Ventures]
INAC post-hearing submission
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DFO Post-Hearing submission
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Public Hearing Sign-In Lists
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NSMA Public Hearing Presentation
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INAC public hearing presentation
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GNWT-ENR Hearing Presentation
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Closing comments by Chair
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Revised Presentation by Developers
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Opening comments by Chair
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Note from ENR on hearing presentation
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Environment Canada Hearing Presentation
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ENR Moose Survey Report
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Presentation Summary by the Northwest Territory Metis Nation
Presentation slides and 1-page summary provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the Sidon/CGV public hearing
DKFN Hearing Presentation
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Public Hearing Presentation by Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation
Public Hearing Presentation by PWNHC
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Environment Canada Presentation Summary (1-page)
DFO one page hearing summary
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DFO Hearing Presentation
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CVs of Proponent Representatives
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CGV and Sidon Hearing Presentation
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1-Page Summary by Treaty 8 Tribal Corporation for the Sidon/CGV public hearing
1-Page summary by PWHNC
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1-page hearing presentation summaryn provided by CGV and Sidon
1 page summary by NSMA
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A letter from the Review Board that notes that the Board has passed a motion to combine the hearings for the CGV and Sidon projects. A proposed agenda is also attached to the notification.
EC to present at Public Hearing
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DFO participation at public hearings
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A notice of correction, from Garry Bailey of the Fort Resolution Metis Council, concerning the meeting notes prepared for the Pre-Hearing Conference for CGV and Sidon EAs. The notes have been changes to reflect the corrections.
Email from Scott Robertson to MVEIRB
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Pre-Hearing Conference Notes
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Request for Ruling Package
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Letter from Sidon Chairman to MVEIRB
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Sidon consultation log with YKDFN
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Pre-Hearing Conference Package
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Notification of Pre-Hearing date
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Request from YKDFN to add material to EA record
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MVEIRB ruling on YKDFN request
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Letter to R.Crapeau regarding workshop
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Notification of Hearing Date
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Notification regarding DKFN Party status
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Letter from MVEIRB to Rescan
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An email from Pat Duxbury, MVEIRB to Joe Acorn, YKDFN regading the idea of holding a workshop regarding traditional use areas and significant cultural resources in the region where Sidon and CGV intend to pursue mineral exploration.
YKDFN response to draft work plan
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Letter from INAC to MVEIRB that provides comments on the YKDFN's request for ruling, as well as comments on the proposed Work Plan.
Letter from MVEIRB re: Request for Ruling
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Letter gives new dates for the prehearing conference, technical session and community hearing for the Consolidated Goldwin & Sidon Environmental Assessments.
YKDFN responses to IRs
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This letter conveys the YKDFN's opinion that a hearing is necessary for the environmental assessments of Consolidated Goldwin & Sidon's proposed exploration programs.
GNWT revised Work Plan response
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IR Update - Response from GNWT
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Letter to YKDFN requesting IR responses
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Letter from MVEIRB to Lionel Marcinkoski,INAC requesting an update on GNWT IR responses that were submitted by INAC in November, 2005.
Letter from MVEIRB to Gavin More,GNWT-ENR EA Manager requesting an update on GNWT IR responses that were submitted by INAC in November, 2005.
draft revised Work Plan
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Cover letter for draft revised Work Plan
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Note to File - Joe Acorn - November 28, 2006
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November 20, 2006 Note to File
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Email from INAC regaring IR responses
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Letter from MVEIRB to Rachel Ann Crapeau regarding Information Requests that the Review Board issued to the YKDFN but has not received yet.
November 7, 2006 Information Request Response from Sidon International
Email from Rescan to MVEIRB
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Note to file on meeting between MVEIRB staff and representatives from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
August 24, 2006 letter from Pat Duxbury, MVEIRB to Rachel Ann Crapeau, YKDFN regarding the outstanding information request issued by MVEIRB to the YKDFN for EA0506-006
Update on EA Process
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Notification concerning EA participation
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Letter to Sidon regarding intentions for EA
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A letter from MVEIRB, regarding Sidon's resubmission of IR responses on Feb 1st, 2006.
Sidon IR Responses Feb. 1 2006
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Sidon-GNWT correspondence C
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Sidon-GNWT Correspondence B
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Hearing Adjournment Reasons For Decision
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Sidon-GNWT Correspondence A
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GNWT Responses to Information Requests
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Yellowknives proposed Information Requests
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Sidon Responses to Information Requests
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This letter was submitted by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation along with proposed Information Requests.
This covering letter was submitted with the developer's response to the Review Board's information requests.
Notice of Party Standing
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Sidon Information Requests
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Sidon Information Requests- Covering Letter
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Proposed Drill Locations
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INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS proposed that the Review Board issue this information request
Sidon Hearing Radio Announcement
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Call for Information Requests
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Workplan
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This is the developer's response to the questions about the development asked by the Board on Sept. 15, 2005. [Note: A map is attached as a separate file on this web page.]
Public Notice of Environmental Assessment
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Letter requests that Sidon provide additional details of work proposed for it's diamond exploration program at Drybones/Wool Bay, Akaitcho region.
MVEIRB's reasons for deciding to call up Sidon's preliminary diamond exploration program for environmental assessment on it's own motion.
Notice of Referral
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MVLWB Staff Report
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MVLWB Preliminary Screening Report
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August 10, 2005 letter from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board request that Sidon International's mineral exploration project be referred to environmental assessment.
Draft Land Use Permit Conditions
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This is the original Land Use Permit application from Sidon to the MVLWB. It includes a contingency spill response, and a document titled "Modified Developer's Assessment Report".
This is the template for parties to follow when submitting proposed information requests to the Review Board.
Map of Sidon Site
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Color Map of Approximate Drill Locations
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