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Aboriginal Community Guide to Waterpower Development
This guide is an overview of the many considerations involved in a waterpower project. It is designed to support Aboriginal communities who will be proponents (i.e., the developer), partners or participate otherwise in waterpower projects. The information is also of value for other groups new to waterpower development and those who want to partner with Aboriginal communities.
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Building Capacity Together - An Introduction to Waterpower (DVD)
This 16 hour self-directed learning DVD is the result of a video recording of the Building Capacity Together Workshop held in Northern Ontario in 2007. The Aboriginal communities and organizations who participated in the 2 ½ day workshop received training regarding several subjects including:
- An overview of Ontario’s energy system and targets;
- Waterpower development and Crown land opportunities
- Aboriginal business relationships
- Waterpower procurement
- Environmental considerations and mitigation
- Environmental Assessment
- Prefeasibility and Hydrology
- Engineering concepts
- Transmission
- Financing analysis
- Project development
This video can be viewed in its entirety or by individual subject as selected in the root menu. Additionally, this video has also been translated in to both Ojibwa and Oji-Cree.
Building Capacity Together - An Introduction to Aboriginal Relationships (DVD)
This video is the result of a video recording of the Building Capacity Together in the Waterpower Sector – An Introduction to Aboriginal Relationships workshop held in 2008. Speakers cover such topics as:
- Historical perspective on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
- Recent Case Law and its application
- The Crown’s Duty to Consult
- An introduction to Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge
- Aboriginal Community Economic Development
- Case Example, Wabun/Hydromega
This video can be viewed in its entirety or by individual subject as selected in the root menu. Additionally, this video has also been translated in to both Ojibwa and Oji-Cree.
Citizens Guide to the Class EA for Waterpower Projects
A short pamphlet designed to assist citizens in understanding the Class EA for Waterpower Project. This pamphlet includes FAQ’s and project flow chart to understand the process.
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Best Management Practices Guide for American Eel
This Best Management Practices (BMP) Guideline has been designed to assist proponents and regulatory agencies address key issues pertaining to the American eel. The BMP Guide focuses specifically on the relationship between waterpower projects and the species and offers practical advice using science-based information.
For a downloadable version, contact Janelle Bates at jbates@owa.ca, or visit the member's section of the website.
Best Management Practices Guide for Lake Sturgeon
The Best Management Practices Guide, focuses specifically on the relationship between waterpower projects and Lake Sturgeon, applying a "pathways of effect" framework.
For a downloadable version, contact Janelle Bates at jbates@owa.ca, or visit the member's section of the website.
Community Guide to Waterpower Development
An easy reading Guide designed to assist communities with an interest in developing a waterpower project. Developed by the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) in collaboration with the Waterpower Working Group (WPWG).
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