MEMA Information Database

The MEMA Information Database is a compilation of over 750 documents that relate to engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and formed the basis for the MEMA Reports I & II. The documents may be legislation and regulations, or it may be guidance and recommendations by governments, Arctic Council, academia, NGOs, industry and Indigenous People.

This database may be interrogated in many ways, such as by source (government, Arctic Council, Indigenous Peoples, industry, academia, NGO, or the UN), or by type of activity (oil and gas, marine management, shipping, tourism, preparedness/response, and scientific research) or by country. Each entry has a link to the document and has metadata containing a summary of the engagement in the document, whether it is law, agreement or guidance, who is being engaged, key words, and the stage of engagement, among other parameters.

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601 U.S. Small Business Act, 15. U.S.C. ¶õ 637 and 13 C.F.R. ¶õ 124.506(b) 2012 General Government Small Business Admin providing exemptions for Alaska Native Corporations from contracting requirements with the U.S. government           (b) Exemption from competitive thresholds for Participants owned by Indian Tribes, ANCs and NHOs. (1) A Participant concern owned and controlled by an Indian Tribe or an ANC may be awarded a sole source 8(a) contract where the anticipated value of the procurement exceeds the applicable competitive threshold if SBA has not accepted the requirement into the 8(a) BD program as a competitive procurement.             601_CFR-2012-title13-vol1-sec124-506.pdf
602 LAND CLAIMS AND SELF-GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE TÇ?Ç?CHÇ? AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, Aug. 25, 2003, ¶õ 18.1.1 2003 General Government NWT Land Claims (transferring property in fee simple).           18.1 TÇ?Ç?CHÇ? TITLE 18.1.1 The TǾǩchÇï Government, on behalf of the TǾǩchÇï First Nation, is vested with title, which may be referred to as ƒ??TǾǩchÇï titleƒ?, to the lands the boundaries of which are shown on the map described in part 1 of the appendix to this chapter, totalling approximately 39,000 square kilometres, including the mines and minerals that may be found to exist within, upon or under such lands, subject to the interests listed in part 2 of the appendix to this chapter and to any renewals or replacements of such interests and to the interests granted under 18.1.2             602_T???cho? Agreement – English.pdf
603 Law of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) dated from April 14, 2010 N 820-W, 537-IV 'On Ethnological Expertise in the Areas of Traditional Settlements and Traditional Economic Activities of Indigenous Numerically Small Peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)' (adopted by a Decree of RS (Y) legislature Il Tumen dated from April 14, 2010 N 538 W-IV). Note: Stored in 'Used-in-2016 analysis-gov-Third Russia Sub. Translated in Google Docs 2010 Management Government Russia-Regional The law defines the regulations for ethnological assessments in order to prevent potential danger to the indigenous peoples of planned economic and other activities. One of the principles of this examination is the publicity, the participation of public organizations, consideration of public opinion (Article 4). INSP, persons belonging to them, and their associations named as subjects of ethnological expertise (Article 6).                         603_Ethnological Expertise in Traditional Settlements and Traditional Economic Activities Yakutia.docx
604 LOFOTEN CODE OF CONDUCT Norway 2017 tourism Government   CAMP IN DESIGNATED AREAS LEAVE NO TRACE. Avoid leaving traces in nature, such as cairns, tent pegs etc. Allow others to have the same great experience that you've had. FOLLOW THE PATH AND AVOID CREATION OF NEW PATHS THROW WASTE IN THE WASTE BINS. If you are in an area without bins, bring your waste with you until you can dispose of it. USE PUBLIC TOILETS. If none are present, go in the ocean or dig a pit in the ground. Avoid using wet wipes, as they take a long time to decompose. RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY. Camping closer than 150 metres from an occupied house or cabin is forbidden. You can only camp on cultivated land if you have an agreement with the land owner. BE CONSIDERATE IN TRAFFIC. The roads in Lofoten are narrow, yet many use them. Keep well clear of cyclists when passing them. Be especially mindful of bicycles in tunnels. BAN ON FIRES. During the summer months, there is a general ban on open fires. Use designated sites for fire, and make sure there is no risk for a forest fire. RESPECT WILDLIFE. Avoid disturbing animals unnecessarily. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. IN THE INTEREST OF THE ENVIRONMENT, as well as your own experience and safety, we recommend activities oranised by tour operator. You can find a list of such organisers here. Guidelines                       604_LOFOTEN CODE OF CONDUCT.docx
605 Lov om retten til Ǿ delta i fiske og fangst (deltakerloven) (Act on the right to participate in fisheries and catch (the Particiaption act) NORWAY . Note: translated this document 'Law on the right to participate in fishing and catching ' using Google Translate. 1999 Management Government   ¶õ 21, 3.section, recognizes the particular right of fishermen in a geographical area consider to include Saami local communities to fish certain species with conventional equipment.         ƒ?½ Participation               605_Right to Participate Norway.pdf
606 Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act 1998, Current to October 25, 2017 Last amended on September 1, 2016 Published by the Minister of Justice 2017 Resouces Government Canada   Law                     Compliance with Plans: First nations, governments and licensing bodies 606_Mackenzie Valley Resource M-0.2.pdf
607 Mandate for Fjordfiskenemda (Ministry of Food and Fisheries) NORWAY. Online webpage translation. 2013 Management Government Fjord fisheries committee The Fjord Fisheries Committee shall strengthen the management of the fisheries in the fjords, with particular emphasis on saami use and its significance for local Saami communities. Its mandate covers Finnmark, Troms and Nordland (Norwegian Arctic). Members are nominated by Saami Parliament (3) and the three northernmost counties in Norway (3) Legal       ƒ?½ Co-management, ƒ?½ advisory body, ƒ?½ Saami communities, ƒ?½ traditional knowledge, ƒ?½ scientific knowledge               607_Mandat for Fjordfiskenemnda - regjeringen.no.pdf
608 Memorandum of Agreement for Negotiation of Marine Mammal Protection Act Section 119 Agreements between the Department of Commerce, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Geological Survey and the Indigenous People's Council for Marine Mammals, October 30, 2006. 2006 Management Government US   Law         GUIDING PRINCIPLES A. Alaska Natives have a long history of self-regulation, based on their need to ensure a sustainable take of marine mammals for food and handicrafts. The best way to conserve marine mammal populations in Alaska is to provide full and equal participation by Alaska Natives in decisions affecting the subsistence management of marine mammals, to the maximum extent allowed by law. B. Under Section 119 agreements, stocks should not be permitted to diminish beyond the point at which they cease to fulfill their role in their ecosystem or to levels that do not allow for a sustainable subsistence harvest. C. Except as governed by the provisions of Section 101(b) of the MMPA and implementing regulations or as may be allowed in any individual agreements, subsistence harvest of marine mammals under Section 101(b) of the MMPA shall not be affected. D. Individual agreements shall incorporate the spirit and intent of co-management through close cooperation and communication between Federal agencies and the Alaska Native Organizations, including but not limited to Alaska Native Tribes and tribally authorized co-management bodies, and hunters and subsistence users. E. It is the intent of the Parties that Section 119 Agreements be entered into only with Alaska Native Organizations, including but not limited to Alaska Native Tribes and tribally authorized co-management bodies. F. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to authorize any expansion or change in the respective jurisdiction of Federal, State, or Tribal governments over fish and wildlife resources, or alter in any respect the existing political or legal status of Alaska Natives, or the governmental or jurisdictional status of Alaska Native communities or Alaska Native entities. G. The best available scientific information, and traditional and contemporary Alaska Native knowledge and wisdom (TKW), will be used for all decisions regarding Alaska marine mammal co-management, to the extent allowed by law. Existing ethical principles for the conduct of research shall be applied. H. The goal of shared decision-making for individual agreements shall be through consensus, based on mutual respect. Opportunity will be provided for all issues of concern to be heard. Any decision-making structures created as a result of this agreement for co-management shall have an equal representation of Alaska Native/Federal agency representatives unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Parties. I. The Parties shall encourage the exchange of information between Alaska Native Organizations, including but not limited to Alaska Native Tribes and tribally authorized co-management bodies, and the U.S. Government, as well as with other nations, regarding the conservation, management, and utilization of marine mammals where the activities and initiatives of other nations may affect the sound conservation of marine mammals in U.S. waters in and off Alaska.             608_umbrellaagr06.pdf
609 Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Minister of Canadian Heritage), [2005] 3 SCR 388, 2005 SCC 69 2005 Other-General Government Supreme Court of Canada   Legal Ruling                       609_385_RFR_ACFN Reply to Crown Submission 2 - Tab4 Haida_2014-08_PUBLIC.pdf
610 National Park Service & Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, The Secretary of the Interiorƒ??s Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act at 30 (1998).   Management Government US - Interior Depart   Guidelines                       610_Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation98-10972.pdf