THE RESULTS

Both the Innu and Inuit decided to create trusts to manage compensationCompensation: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury). payments from the IBAs. Rules specify when and how the funds can be spent. They can be spent to preserve and enhance Aboriginal languages and culture. They can be spent on programs for youth and on training. Some money is set aside in heritage fundsHeritage Funds: funds set to the side for purposes of funding projects related to heritage, culture, traditional life., because the resources belong to future generations as well as to the Aboriginal people of today.

The rules of the trusts also permit compensation money to be spent on several important tasks at the mine. The responsibilities that Aboriginals have overseeing implementationImplementation: the carrying out or execution of an agreementAgreement: any explicit, signed document that is negotiated and includes mutual concessions or limitations placed on both sides. Examples are Negotiation Agreements, Exploration Cooperation Benefit Agreements, Socio-Economic Participation Agreements., decision, or plan., reviewing the project, and consulting with the communities – these are all paid for with compensation money. It also pays for monitors who make sure that the mine follows environmental procedures.

As a result, the compensation payments are being managed in a way that benefits all Innu and Inuit, not just a few.