Caroline Coburn

Mushkegowuk Council responds to the collective will of the Omushkego Nation. Omushkego communities are experiencing development pressures and are involved in impact assessments for the Webequie Supply Road, Marten Falls Community Access Road, and the Northern Road Link, as well as the Regional Assessment for the Ring of Fire. These assessments involve an immense amount of western scientific data and Indigenous knowledge. These assessments are complex and challenging because they are occurring concurrently and within the context of sustained socio-economic inequality, and climate change impacts on community life. To build confidence and capacity in IA, Omushkego communities propose to establish community and external IA expert advisory groups, draft an Impact Assessment Toolkit and Certification Program, and deliver information and training through art and a GeoHUB.