“First Nation chiefs to stage Site C showdown”

A new dam was designed to build on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia to generate more electricity. In a political aspect, first nation people have been given many privileges. Therefore, their willingness is essential to the construction of the new dam. The thoughts of first nation people should be taken into account. In an environmental perspective, it is predicted “the dam would flood 83 kilometers of the Peace River Valley from near Fort St. John to Hudson’s Hope, destroying farmland and wildlife habitat”. This can be a great change on the environment. The consequences could directly affect local people, and the changes of environment might have a negative influence on ecosystem. Some analysts stated that with the growing population in that area, the federal and provincial government should give up this project. In a social perspective, building a new dam definitely costs a lot. Citizens are those who pay for the dam since they pay the taxes. The voice of society is also important. The government builds a new dam can cause heated discussion.

Works Cited

O’NEIL, PETER. “First Nation chiefs to stage Site C showdown: Group argues flooding valley would impair their rights to fish, hunt

and use the area for ceremonial purposes”. The Vancouver Sun. 18 Sep. Web. 6 Oct. 2014 <http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html?__federated=1?