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  • Administration
    • Chief and Council
    • Economic Development
    • Staff
    • Housing Committee
    • Area of Interest
    • Nicomen Audit Reports
  • Departments
    • Economic Development Resource Management
    • Band Support
    • Social Assistance
    • Education
    • Health
    • Language
    • Training & Employment
  • Gallery
  • Events
  • News
    • Band News
    • Bursaries
    • Contests
    • Covid 19
    • Education
    • Elections
    • Health
    • Job Postings
    • Regeneration Youth Group
  • Associations
    • Skeesht Health Society
    • Squianny Development Corporation
    • Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly
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Economic Development Resource Management

Nicomen Indian Band's Mandate is to:

  • Protect and monitor the Natural Resources within our Area of Interest
  • Assist with Request For Proposals
  • Assist Archaeologists with Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Surveys
  • GPS and catalogue culturally significant sites
  • Update and maintain a database of cultural interests
  • Manage economic development referrals and capacity funding initiatives on behalf of the Nation

Goals for the Department

  • Co-management of area of interest for wildlife and conservation management
  • Co-management of forest development plans within our area of interest
  • To create, develop and work towards sustainability, developing new businesses and opportunities.

Nicomen Indian Band TMX Traditional Land Use Questionnaire

In partnership with Landmark Resource Management Ltd., Nicomen Indian Band has produced a survey to gather community knowledge and comments as it relates to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (“TMX”) in Nicomen Indians Band’s traditional lands and greater Nlaka’pamux territory.

In the past, Landmark researchers have come to the community to interview members in person. However, due to current COVID-19 public health restrictions Landmark has put together a virtual interview package that will allow any interested community members to express their TMX project related concerns, comments, observations, and recommendations. All information collected through this survey, along with your personal information provided is kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties.

2021 Contribution Funding Update

The Natural Resources Management Division (NRM) periodically enters into bilateral contribution funding agreements to support its mandate and goals. As of March 30, 2021 these contribution funding agreements are with Natural Resources Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Federal funding agreements with First Nation’s economic development offices are approved in accordance with the given program criteria. At a minimum, project reporting frameworks include scheduled milestone updates and yearly financial accounting.

1. Trans Mountain Expansion Project Traditional Land Use Study: 2019-2021 

NRM is conducting a Traditional Land Use study, which is a report that includes both qualitative and quantitative research on the Nicomen People’s current, historic, and future occupation of Territory affected by the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The collected ecological, cultural, and Traditional knowledge will be used to inform the final phases of construction and long-term operations of the pipeline, and provide a body of knowledge for managing future referrals on activities affecting the Nicomen Territory and People.
Funding Agent: Natural Resources Canada

2. Referrals Support: 2019-2021

NRM manages correspondence and engagement that third parties must legally provide to First Nations due to potential impacts on the given Nation’s Territory or People. Project referrals frequently come to the NRM from Trans Mountain Corporation, and also governments and other industrial operators. The Referrals Support program both helps fund the NRM in tracking and assessing these referrals, and in responding to referrals – including proposals or letters of concern as required. 
Funding Agent: Natural Resources Canada

3. Aquatic Habitat Restoration: 2020-2022

The NRM is participating in the terrestrial and freshwater accommodation measures that form part of the Government of Canada’s response to concerns raised by Indigenous groups during consultation on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project. The funding, which is not linked to or administered by the expansion project, will allow the NRM to enhance its operational and stewardship capacity through targeted investment in new server infrastructure, training, and environmental monitoring equipment. Subject to funding and community consultation, the capacity improvements may lead to habitat improvement work on Nicomen Territory.
Funding Agent: Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Future Mandates for the Department:

  • Co-management of area of interest for wildlife and conservation management
  • Co-management of forest development plans within our area of interest
  • To create, develop and work towards sustainability, developing new businesses and opportunities.

Nicomen Indian Band Forest & Range Consultation and Revenue Sharing Agreement (FCRSA) 

Natural Resources Management - Department of Nicomen Indian Band
1054 Spence Rd.
PO Box 147
Lytton BC, V0K 1Z0
Phone: (250) 936-8456
Fax (250) 455-2517
EDRM@nicomenband.com 
Manager: Steve Harry

Call Us

Reception: 778-254-9789
Band Administrator: 778-254-9794
Chief: 778-254-9784
Social Assistance: 778-254-9784
Finance: 778-254-9793

Email Us

reception@nicomenband.com

Write Us

P.O. Box 670
1054 Spence Rd
Lytton, B.C. V0K 1Z0

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