Nisichwayasihk Cree Nation
Lands, Environment, Resources
Getting to Know Your LER
The Lands, Environment and Resources (LER) Department (formerly Lands Department) is effectively governing our NCN lands and resources while faithfully preserving our traditional values. It's mandate is to balance the economic development of our lands with the province and industry's interests in NCN's resources, while preserving our traditional way of life and the sacred ecosystems of our territory.
| • | LER manages and trains our NCN Land Guardians - the protectors of our traditional lands | • | LER conducts on-the-land and field research/training |
| • | We use traditional knowledge from our Elders to ensure respect of the land | • | NCN/LER was key to developing our Land Code |
| • | LER was established in April 2019 - formed by a merger of the Lands department and Resource Management Board | • | Our land use planning is focused on 2.3 million hectares of NCN territory |
| • | We protect Nehetho traditional, cultural and historic sites | • | LER is responsible for informing Citizens of all Lands and Resources activities, policies and territory information |
| • | We work to ensure treaty and inherent rights are protected and honoured | • | Fishing, trapping, country foods, hunting and traditional programs are managed by LER |
| • | We manage business and resource development | • | We promote healthy and responsible land use |
| • | We are mapping and using digital GIS systems to record our territory | • | Our duties are in keeping with the respect and beliefs of our Nehetho ancestors |
| • | We continually improve the ways we govern NCN Lands | ||
| • | LER is overseen by Chief and Council and is responsible to all NCN Citizens |