The Site C dam is a megaproject proposed by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) for a large-scale earth fill hydroelectric on the Peace River in BC province.The reservoir would flood 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley from near Fort St. John to Hudson’s Hope.  The advantage of building Site C dam is it can provide enough electricity to locals. However, there are also some aboriginals hold the opinion that it should not be found.  They consider that the building of Site C dam would destroy farmland and wildlife habit. What’s more, it would create threats for First Nation People to fishing, hunting and using the place to hold ceremonial practices. The megaproject cannot continue because of “political” reasons. It violates First Nation policies (Treaty 8) and impedes the business.

 From my perspective, The Peace River Valley is crucial to British Columbia for ensuring food security. As a proposal that violates First Nation People’s life, the building of Site C should be found otherwhere or downsize the project.

• Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html
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