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 | Council of the Huron-Wendat Nation of Wendake | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Jennifer Predie | First Nations Land Management Resource Centre | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Rhonda Maskiewich | Metis Nation of British Columbia | Nominated via Notice of Opportunity |
| Byron Louis | Assembly of First Nations | Nominated by Assembly of First Nations |
| Napoleon Gardiner | Métis Nation Council | Nominated by Métis National Council |
| Barrie Ford | Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami | Nominated by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami |