A B.C. First Nation has revealed intentions to create a Tribal Park on an area of land on which Taseko Mines Ltd. was planning to use in their upcoming project. This action has created much confusion in regards to the validity of the claim and future of the project. The people of the Tsilhqot’in Nation have always been opposed to activities that pose threats to the natural environment such as mining, fishing and hunting- so naturally they will do anything in their power to stand by their beliefs.

The natural environment the First Nation is trying to protect.

This article was particularly interesting to read as both parties have very valid reasons as to why they should be allowed to use the land. On one hand, Taseko laid claims to the land first and their project had been approved by the provincial government. However, the Tsilhqot’in Nation have been found to have the rights to 1,750 square kilometres of land west of Williams Lake. This type of conflict is becoming a prominent issue in today’s business world. Ethics are constantly being questioned and the line between right and wrong is often blurred. In this particular situation I think that the cost of harming the environment outweighs the benefit to the economy from the project. Therefore, I feel that the decision to allow the project to continue on the land in question should be overturned.