First Nation’s In B.C. Are Stakeholder’s In Environmental Projects
Taesko Mines Ltd is hoping to develop a New Prosperity mine near Fish Lake, B.C. This development would be harmful to the surrounding habitat and environment. It is unlikely that Taseko would have accounted for a tribal park to be an obstacle, in achieving the rights to develop the mine. Â However a new and powerful stakeholder is now in the mix. First nations tribes, such as the Tsilhqot’in, are beginning to have more power, following the provincial recognition of their land. After this recognition the land Taesko had their eyes set out on, will be a tribal park that cannot be mined. With their rights First Nations groups are proving to be a hybrid combination, between the government and environmental groups. With this new aspect to the business model, entering the market in B.C. could be redefined. Is it a blessing in disguise to have the First Nation’s protecting the environment? Perhaps businesses will be able to take advantage of an opportunity, to develop unique partnerships in sustainable development, that could provide endless success to everyone involved. Or maybe in the long run this could be a detriment in provincial investment, having already halted a 1.1 billion dollar project. British Columbia may have an economic decline if natural resources continue to be tied up in the First Nation’s land.