A First Nation delegations group, including Indian Chiefs leader Stewart Phillip, challenge the Harper government to reject a hydroelectric megaproject, which will flood 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley, destroying farmland and wildlife habit.  The First Nations are confident that it should be a slam dunk case that it is expected to see the opposition of the megaproject.  Moreover, Stewart Phillip declared that “B.C. is Indian land” at First Nations leaders’ summit.

According to a landmard Jue decision made by Canada’s hiegest court, “said the Crown can only justify infringing on Aboriginal title lands by “demonstrating both a compelling and substantial governmental objective,” and that the broader benefits “must not be outweighed by adverse effects on the Aboriginal interest.””

From personal perspective, First Nations’ rights were deprived before.  Their lands, property were taken by the government.  I tend to agree with the Indian Chief, Stewart Phillip, that B.C. is Indian land.  In addition, the major business activities for First Nations are fishing and farming.  Taking away their rights to maintain their lifestyle is unfair.