National Aboriginal Council on Species at Risk
The Species at Risk Act (SARA) recognizes the essential role of Indigenous Peoples of Canada in the conservation of wildlife.
The act calls for the creation of the National Aboriginal Council on Species at Risk (NACOSAR) to:
- advise the Minister on implementing the administration of the act
- provide advice and recommendations to the Canadian Endangered Species Conservation Council
NACOSAR is comprised of the following 6 members recently appointed by the Minister:
| Representative | Organization | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Lesage | La Nation huronne-wendat de Wendake | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Grace Conrad | Native Council of Nova Scotia (Regional Band of Congress of Aboriginal Peoples) | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Clint Jacobs | Walpole Island First Nation | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Chief Byron Louis | Okanagan Indian Band | Nominated by Assembly of First Nations |
| Gary Biggar | Métis Nation British Columbia | Nominated by Métis National Council |
| Paul Irgnault | Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated | Nominated by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami |
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