We, the undersigned, agree to work together on the development and implementation of fish and wildlife management plans for the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation Traditional Territory. The following are the guiding principles to be considered:

1. Willingness to exchange and/or share fish and wildlife resource information;
2. Willingness to help each other in terms of technical expertise;
3. Willingness to be open and transparent to the community;
4. To strive to improve the relationship among all parties and those of the community;
5. To cover our respective costs and to share costs where appropriate and agreed;
6. To revisit these principles to reflect the wishes of all parties and community at large;
7. To co-ordinate the development, approval, adoption, and implementation of Regional fish and wildlife management plans on Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Traditional Territory with the Alsek Renewable Resources Council taking the lead;
8. To be respectful of the jurisdictions of each party and their respective terms of reference including existing government policies, budget, policies, programs and mandate priorities;
9. To strive towards four fundamental principles underlying ecosystem-based fish and wildlife management in the development of these plans:
   • public involvement
   • an ecological approach
   • partnerships
   • management based on sound science and traditional knowledge
10. To work within the framework and spirit of the Champagne/Aishihik First Nation Final Agreement.
11. This Letter of Understanding may be terminated upon three months notice of any party and is intended to be in effect for three years.