Common use of Principles and Objectives Clause in Contracts

Principles and Objectives. 3.1.1 This Article recognizes and reflects the following principles: (a) subject to a bilateral agreement pursuant to section 5.7.18(c) of the NLCA, the planning, establishment, management and operation of Territorial Parks must avoid limitations or restrictions on Inuit rights of access to Territorial Parks; (b) there is a need to recognize, protect and enhance the traditional and existing relationships between Inuit and the lands, waters and resources within Territorial Parks and surrounding areas; (c) the exercise of Inuit harvesting rights within Territorial Parks requires that Inuit engage in activities related to harvesting within Parks; (d) Inuit carving stone rights should be exercised in a Territorial Park in a manner that respects the purposes for which Territorial Parks are established; and (e) Inuit in Affected Communities are best able to make specific management and planning recommendations related to specific Parks through Management Plans or in accordance with the provisions of this IIBA. 3.1.2 This Article has the following objectives: (a) to recognize and protect Inuit rights under the NLCA; (b) to protect and enhance Inuit use and enjoyment of all lands, waters and resources within the Nunavut Settlement Area while respecting the purposes for which Territorial Parks are established; and (c) to promote recognition of Inuit Owned Lands (IOLs) and Inuit rights respecting IOLs among Visitors using Territorial Parks.