NAN Chiefs Resolution 07/85 had called for Parks to be dealt with under a separate process from Oski-Machiitawin. However, the province has not agreed to a separate process for Parks. Because Parks issues are closely associated with land use planning, the province wants to deal with Parks under the land use planning process. The Parks table is focusing on identification of legislation, regulations, and other obstacles to First Nation Land Use Planning, like previous designations such as waterway parks and protected areas.
The Parks Table will develop a strategy for dealing with Parks issues and also continue to discuss the 22 recommendations NAN made in regards to the Bill 11.
Much of the focus of the Parks Table up until 2008 has been on de-designation of specific waterway Parks. The First Nations affected by these parks have not changed their position that the parks should be removed. In 2009 the table will hold a meeting with the Chiefs of these First Nations to discuss options and strategies for dealing with parks.
