Referral Management refers to a process which manages consultation requests received by First Nations from Crown governments. Crown governments have a legal obligation to consult with, and accommodate affected First Nation’s interests when proposing planning or development initiatives in their territories.
Inlailawatash has a deep understanding of the challenges that First Nation communities face in participating in consultation processes. Inlailawatash offers services to First Nation communities to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of referral management.
Specific services provided include: - Processes to build capacity within a community to manage the consultation burden
- Development of information management systems to track referrals efficiently
- Creation of policies that outline steps for meaningful consultation
- Risk assessment of referrals in the context of a First Nation’s rights, title and interests
- Processes to maximise consultation opportunities and community and economic benefits
- Utilisation of Geographical Information Systems to inform referral responses
- Staff training on the day-to-day management of referrals
- Invoicing and budgeting services
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