Funding is available, to cover costs associated with:
- Production of reports on engagement sessions, including translation.
- Direct community engagement including:
- hiring of a project liaison employee or employees;
- cost of travel to impacted communities for engagement activities;
- document/map preparation (must be translated);
- facilitation services;
- translation and interpretation services;
- facility rental;
- advertising;
- catering;
Application must include a draft Community Engagement Plan (see appendix) which considers communities closest to the project location, identifies potential concerns and benefits, and engages communities in project development, monitoring, and reporting plans. The draft Community Engagement Plan shall include signed authorization by the mineral exploration company and the community organization (either Hamlet or Hunter and Trappers Organization) indicating they have reviewed and approved of the draft plan.
Priority will be given to applications that maximize the use of Nunavut goods and services, including direct employment opportunities for Nunavummiut.
