Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations

12 Where, in the course of a land-use operation, a suspected historical or archaeological site or burial ground is discovered,

• (a) the permittee shall immediately suspend operations on the site or burial ground and notify the Board or an inspector; and

• (b) the Board or inspector shall notify any affected First Nation and the department of the Government of the Northwest Territories responsible therefor of the location of the site or burial ground and consult them regarding the nature of the materials, structures or artifacts and any further actions to be taken.