Glossary of Terms

Organism that is normally found in a region.

Organism not normally found in a region. They are introduced by human activities, which can be intentional (e.g., species introduced to control a pest species), accidental (e.g., shipping and ballast water exchange), or environmental (e.g., changes in climate leading to wildlife movements).

As shown in Schedule 3-1 of the NILCA is comprised of the following components. A) the Nunavik Marine Region and B) the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area portion of the Nunavik Inuit/Labrador Inuit overlap area.

Includes the areas of equal use and occupancy and the overlap area of the Agreement Relating to the Cree/Inuit.

Organization responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of land use pans that guide and direct resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.