Common use of Principles and Objectives Clause in Contracts

Principles and Objectives. 13.1.1 This Article recognizes and reflects the following principles: (a) Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, developed by Inuit over centuries of living in a co- operative, sustainable relationship with their environment, provides a perspective and information about the ecosystems in and around Territorial Parks that is unique and critical to responsible decision-making regarding Territorial Parks; (b) in view of the particular relevance of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit to Territorial Parks, and the potential benefits and impacts of Parks on Inuit, and as required by the NLCA, Inuit and Government should jointly plan and manage the lands, waters and resources within Territorial Parks; (c) as required by the NLCA and by sound decision-making principles, Inuit and other local residents must be involved in the planning and management of Territorial Parks; (d) a Nunavut-wide joint parks planning and management committee is an appropriate body to develop Nunavut-wide Parks initiatives; and (e) community-based joint parks planning and management committees are appropriate bodies to plan and manage specific Parks. 13.1.2 This Article has the following objectives: (a) to ensure that Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit substantially informs and influences decision-making in the planning, establishment, management and operation of Territorial Parks; (b) to ensure joint Inuit and Government decision-making concerning the use, management and conservation of the lands, water and resources within Territorial Parks in accordance with the NLCA; (c) to ensure that Inuit and other local residents are involved in the planning and management of Territorial Parks; and (d) to provide for planning and management of Territorial Parks that: (i) recognizes that Inuit culture and heritage are derived from and are inseparable from the ecosystems of the Nunavut Settlement Area, and promotes public awareness and understanding of this special relationship between Inuit and the lands, waters and resources within a Park and surrounding areas; (ii) supports the purposes for which Parks are established, consistent with Inuit use of the lands, waters and resources; (iii) maximizes the benefit to Inuit from Parks-related opportunities; and (iv) avoids the detrimental impacts of Parks on Inuit.