The SK IPCA Community Negotiator reports to the Sahtú K’aowe IPCA Manager, Ɂene Naweré (Lands, Resources and Environment Department), and works collaboratively with the SK IPCA Negotiation Team (SK IPCA Manager, Negotiation Advisor, Traditional Knowledge Advisor, Legal Advisor), SK IPCA Steering Committee, and Technical Advisory Group (LRED Director, SK IPCA Manager, Intergovernmental Director, General Counsel, LRED Technical Support). The SK IPCA Community Negotiator is responsible for leading the Sahtú K’aowe IPCA Negotiations including ongoing communication with leadership and the community. This position ensures community interests and aspirations for future management and monitoring of Sahtú K’aowe IPCA guide negotiations, the negotiation mandate is articulated at the IPCA Partnership Agreement Negotiations, and that the resulting agreement is consistent with the negotiating mandate, instructions and all relevant DGG policies.