080121-08MN006-Sabina Hackett River Project Proposal ... - NIRB

Identification of Potential Cumulative Environmental EffectsThis is seen to interrupt the learning process between youths and Elders, result in a loss of skillsand cultural dilution and change local diets. However, evidence from NWT suggests thatincreased incomes and shift work can also result in increased activity levels due to improvedfinancial and time resources. Also, increased support for cultural activities and events byresource projects may help to sustain traditional and cultural learning.The dilution of language is also a concern as growing numbers of Nunavummiut are engaged inwaged opportunities with non- Nunavummiut resource companies. Again, increased support andrecognition by resource companies may help to preserve languages.Land useIncreased mineral development in the Kitikmeot region may limit the land use by Inuit groupsand other users within the area. Despite the small footprint of each project, the cumulativeeffects of increased access and competing use of areas may result in adverse effects and declinein other activities.January 2008 Hackett River Project – Project Proposal Sabina Silver CorporationReport Version B.1 8–5 Rescan Environmental Services Ltd. (Proj. #833-2)