Long before Canada was recognized as a country, First Nations have been lived in this territory. They took care of this massive piece of land and made it prosperous. As Canadians settled down here, the Indians saw them as a threat and conflicts regarding rights and properties arose continuously until today.

Recently, a First Nation Tsilhqot’in attempts to declare Chilcotin a tribal park as a regain of their property. Issue rises as once this declaration becomes formal, it creates obstruction to Taseko Mines Ltd.’s $1.1 billion worth New Prosperity mine project in this area. Federal government rejects this project as it destroys the fish habitats in Fish Lake area. I personally agree with the federal, taking business ethics and the ideal of environmental sustainability into consideration. Although enormous money may be achieved out of this project, but their action will definitely cause harm to the valuable resources and attributes this area has attained. Imagine it becomes a piece of wasteland after few years. What will be left for the future generations? By assigning it as a tribal park and restricting the project, it can remind many other companys the significance of sustainability to business. Thus I strongly recommend Taseko to position “sustainability” into one of their business’s goals. To further this mining project, Taseko for sure has to find an environmental friendly way to launch it. For the project to proceed smoothly, it is also important for the business to negotiate with the people that will be affected (Indians in this case) , take their opinions and develop a consensual plan.

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