5.4 Outfitting and Guiding

Management Plan

5.4 Outfitting and Guiding

The ANPEA states that, to the extent that the management regime of Aulavik National Park provides for economic activities, opportunities should be provided to Inuvialuit on a preferred or priority basis.

As with all national parks, all guides and operators will be required to adhere to Parks Canada standards and regulations, as authorized by National Parks Businesses Regulations . Appendix D summarizes the general requirements. A memorandum of understanding will be developed between Parks Canada, Sachs Harbour Hunters and Trappers Committee and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to define specific outfitting and guiding requirements.

• Park managers will work with the community of Sachs Harbour to create awareness about the opportunities that exist for guiding and outfitting in Aulavik National Park.
• Public information meetings will be held, primarily in Sachs Harbour and also Inuvik, to create awareness of the guiding and outfitting opportunities that exist in Aulavik, as well as applicable standards.
• When acting in the capacity of guides for park visitors, or when hired as guides by park visitors or by other guides to provide firearm protection, Inuvialuit shall be permitted to carry and discharge firearms for visitor protection (ANPEA, 6.12).