International Joint Commission
| International Joint Commission | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
International Joint Commission is an independent advisor to the governments of Canada and the United States.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2016: The organization's Great Lakes Water Quality Board held its 194th meeting at Fort William Historical Park in November 2016. The meeting included sessions on Indigenous perspectives, traditional ecological knowledge, and the health of Lake Superior. Representatives from both Canada and the United States attended the gathering to hear from local First Nation leaders.[2]
- March 2020: The commission identified 43 Areas of Concern within the Great Lakes system during the mid-1980s. A recommendation to delist the St. Clair River as an Area of Concern must eventually reach this body.[3]
- January 2024: The organization prevents and resolves disputes between Canada and the United States under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty. It provides binational oversight on water quality and quantity issues in basins where the governments request assistance.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Susan Chiblow appointed and Merrell-Ann Phare reappointed as IJC Canadian Commissioners", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We are water, the water unites us’ states Water Walker Josephine Mandamin", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation hosts annual St. Clair River Days to raise awareness on local water issues", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).