The meaningful involvement of Indigenous governments in the design and function of NWT CIMP is a requirement of land claims and the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. Indigenous partners are involved in all aspects of the program through the NWT CIMP Steering Committee. The Steering Committee provides guidance and ensures that the program continues to meet the needs of its partners. Indigenous representatives are asked to consult with their regions on key decisions to gather input and to bring back monitoring results and information.

The Steering Committee is composed of Indigenous, federal and territorial government representatives, including:

• Gwich’in Tribal Council
• Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated
• Tłı̨chǫ Government
• Inuvialuit Game Council
• Northwest Territory Métis Nation
• North Slave Métis Alliance
• Government of Canada (represented by Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
• Government of the Northwest Territories (represented by Environment and Climate Change)

At this time, observers receive all materials and correspondence, including:

• Dehcho First Nations
• Akaitcho Territory Government
• Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
• Mackenzie Valley Review Board
• Aurora Research Institute

Indigenous partner observers have a standing offer to become members at any time.

Representatives

Gwich’in Tribal Council 
Phone: (867) 777-7952
Email: Jackson.Joo@gwichintribal.ca

Sahtú Secretariat Incorporated
Phone: (867) 446-0161
Email: SSI.LRA@sahtu.ca

Tłı̨chǫ  Government
Phone: (867) 392-6381, ext. 1357
Email: tyannasteinwand@tlicho.com

Inuvialuit Game Council
Vacant

North Slave Métis Alliance
Phone: (867) 873-6762
Email: orna.phelan@nsma.net

Northwest Territory Métis Nation
Phone: (867) 872-2770
Email: lorne.napier@nwtmetis.ca

Government of the Northwest Territories Environment and Climate Change
Phone: (867) 767-9233 ext. 53088
Email: lorraine_brekke@gov.nt.ca

Government of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Phone: (867) 445-6266
Email: Sally.Wong@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Observers

Akaitcho Territory Government 
Vacant

Dehcho First Nations
Phone: (867) 695-2355
Email: executivedirector@dehcho.org

Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley
Phone: (867) 766-7463
Email: heather.scott@mvlwb.com

Mackenzie Valley Review Board
Phone: (867) 766-7053
Email: stoogood@reviewboard.ca

Aurora Research Institute
Phone: (867) 777-3298 x232
Email: Garfield.Giff@auroracollege.nt.ca