Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• There is a single consultation process for the Kelly Lake Cree Nation.

• Electronic submission of all referrals and requests for consultation, including supporting maps and other materials, is mandatory. Acceptable formats are MSOffice suite software (Word, Excel, etc), Acrobat pdf format, and ESRI software suite formats.

• The length of time it will take to fully respond to a request depends on several factors:

1.  Completeness of the referral package;
2. The volume of material to review and the range of implications of the activity;
3. The level of internal consultation and research required.

• You will know that your referral is ready for submission if you have completed the submission checklist.

• Submission assumes full disclosure on the part of a proponent with respect to any proposed development of land or natural resources.. Formal non-disclosure and privacy terms are available for those who require it. Kelly Lake Cree staff will respect the confidentiality of disclosure agreements.

•  All referrals and consultations are not created equal. Some are of importance to the Kelly Lake Cree Nation and some are not. Initial assessment involves prioritizing and deciding which referrals can be dealt with quickly and directly so that scarce resources can be spent on more important issues.