Common use of Principles and Objectives Clause in Contracts

Principles and Objectives. 8.1.1 This Article recognizes and reflects the following principles: (a) the lands, waters and resources within the boundaries of Territorial Parks have been and continue to be an integral part of Inuit culture and heritage; in particular, there are areas of special importance to Inuit that must be protected and conserved; (b) the archaeological and ethnographic record in Territorial Parks represents part of the heritage of Inuit and is of cultural, spiritual, historical, and educational importance to Inuit; (c) the identification, protection and conservation of archaeological sites and specimens and the interpretation of the archaeological and ethnographic record in Territorial Parks is of primary importance to Inuit and their involvement is both desirable and necessary; and (d) Inuit and Government should work together to manage and conserve archaeological sites and specimens in Territorial Parks. 8.1.2 This Article has the following objectives: (a) to protect and conserve areas that are important to Inuit for cultural, spiritual, historical, ethnographic or archaeological reasons, thereby helping to preserve and promote Inuit heritage and culture; (b) to protect and conserve archaeological specimens and the archaeological and ethnographic record in Territorial Parks; and (c) to provide for joint Inuit and GN protection and conservation of archaeological specimens and the archaeological and ethnographic record in Territorial Parks.