Please note NBAPC is not at this time undergoing negotiations on this matter, currently we are only gathering information to share with our members and those who wish to know more about this subject.

Traditionally, Aboriginal peoples have been closely connected to the land in one form or another. Since before pre-confederation aboriginals hunted, fished and harvested plants for medicines. It is our responsibility as inheritor’s from our ancestors the precondition of Mother Earth and to respect what gifts she has rewarded to us.

Species at Risk Act and Aboriginal Involvement Fund

• 1992-The Canadian Government ratified the UN convention on Biological Diversity

• 1995-Completion of Biodiversity Strategy follow up on UN

• 1996- Department of Environment cohorts with aboriginal voices on development of Species at risk act.

• 2003- Species at Risk Act was proclaimed law

The Species at Risk Act (SARA) arrived June 2003, was designed to meet one of Canada’s commitments to the United Nations convention on Canadian Bio-diversity Strategy. This is but one measure that the Federal Government has put into place to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct and also provide steps for their recovery.

SARA is to encourage species protection through voluntary actions and supported stewardship activities. However please note that there are penalties for individuals who are found guilty of one of their offenses. You can read in full detail information on SARA

SARA (www.sararegistry.ca)