Common use of Aboriginal Rights and Interests Clause in Contracts

Aboriginal Rights and Interests. The Joint Review Panel shall consider:  Evidence concerning any potential project effects to asserted or established Aboriginal and treaty rights presented by participants, such as: o Any potential effects on uses of lands and resources by Aboriginal groups for traditional purposes; o Any effects (including the effects related to increased access and fragmentation of habitat) on hunting, fishing, trapping, cultural and other traditional uses of the land (e.g. collection of medicinal plants, use of sacred sites), as well as related effects on lifestyle, culture, health and quality of life of Aboriginal persons; o Any effects of alterations to access into areas used by Aboriginal persons for traditional uses; o Any adverse effects of the project on the ability of future generations to pursue traditional activities or lifestyle; o Any effects of the project on heritage and archaeological resources in the project area that are of importance or concern to Aboriginal groups;  The methods and measures proposed to manage, mitigate and compensate to an acceptable level, any identified effects on asserted or established Aboriginal rights and interests.