Interim Resource Management Assistance Program

The Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program is a partnership between INAC and the Government of the Northwest Territories' Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It was developed to strengthen the ability of Aboriginal communities in unsettled claim areas of the NWT to participate in land and resource management activities affecting their land use areas.

In particular, IRMA supports First Nation and Metis groups to participate in consultations associated with regulatory processes, environmental assessments, and resource management policy and legislation, while assisting these groups in establishing and retaining capacity in communities.

IRMA is comprised of two components: base funding and resource pressures funding. Base funding is allocated on a per capita basis. Eligible organizations may also submit proposals for resource pressures funding to cover additional costs related to major project developments. Groups are encouraged to submit joint proposals to maximize available resources. The IRMA Committee (INAC and Government of the NWT) allocates resource pressures funding according to the merits of proposals.

For more information:

• Contact the IRMA Coordinator at (867) 669-2567.
• Email NWTEnvironment@inac-ainc.gc.ca .