Contact Information
Chairperson
Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
- P.O. Box 235 Fort Good Hope NT X0E 0H0
Telephone (867) 598-2055
Fax (867) 598-2545
Function
The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board recommends a settlement area land use plan for approval of the territorial and federal governments and the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. The Board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.
How do I apply? Visit: https://www.lands.gov.nt.ca/en/land-management-boards(link is external)
Jurisdiction
Government of Canada
Department Responsible
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Authority
Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (Canada)
Board Composition
The Board consists of four members, plus the Chairperson.
Two members are nominated by the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated; one member is nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories; and one member is nominated by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
Alternate Members
The federal Minister may appoint alternate members nominated by Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated or the Government of the Northwest Territories to act in the event of an absence or incapacity of members.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is nominated by a majority of the Board members and appointed by the federal Minister.
Vice-Chairperson
There is no Vice-Chairperson.
Quorum
Quorum is three members, including one member appointed on the nomination by the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, one member appointed by government, and the Chairperson.
Appointment Instrument
Members are appointed by the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada under section 38 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.
Term Duration
A member holds office for a term of three years and may be eligible for reappointment.
Time and Travel Requirements
The Board meets approximately 12 times per year (4 in person; 8 by teleconference).
The Board generally meets in Fort Good Hope, where its offices are located.
Remuneration
Members of a board shall be paid such fees or other remuneration as the federal Minister may fix:
Chairperson - $325 per diem
Member - $225 per diem
Other Considerations
Neither the Chairperson nor members have to reside in the Sahtu Settlement Area.
The federal Minister can only remove appointed members, including the Chairperson, following consultation with the applicable nominating organization.
It is important to have members who are familiar with the area.
Members with resource management knowledge and experience would be a benefit to the Board.
Members with technical or traditional knowledge would be an asset.
Current Membership
1. Chair | Heather Bourassa | 2024-02-24 | 2027-02-23 | 5th term |
2. Member (SSI) |
Judi Tutcho | 2022-12-09 | 2025-12-08 | 1st term |
3. Member (Canada) |
(Vacant - 3 year term) | |||
4. Member (GNWT) |
Martina Simmons | 2024-02-27 | 2027-02-26 | 1st term |
5. Member (SSI) |
Dakota Erutse | 2022-11-14 | 2025-11-13 | 3rd term |
(Board details as of Dec 04, 2024)