Mina Patel is a Lead Social Scientist with WSP Canada. Mina has more than 16 years experience working on projects primarily related to Indigenous engagement and assessing the social and economic impacts of development on Indigenous peoples.
All Sessions by Mina Patel
Day 2
10:55
6(A) - Space for Indigenous Led Impact AssessmentsÂ
10:55 - 11:20
Promoting reconciliation is at the core of federal assessments and is demonstrated by the early identification of potential impacts of projects on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. That said, it is preferable for Indigenous Peoples to lead their own studies. However, respectful and meaningful integration of Indigenous-led impact assessments (ILIA) into proponent-led and government-mandated Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) remains a challenge. Is there a way of developing a space for ILIAs in the EIA process that does not compromise or water down Indigenous Knowledge (IK)?
