First Nations

It is interesting to see that there are many past issues that the government of the province and the first nations peoples are attempting to sort out. In the article it is quoted: “We’re talking about an agreement to exonerate them, that they meant war not murder”. I find it interesting that people have difficulty moving on from the past, and that the biggest mistakes we can make could have impacts for generations to come.

Many firms cannot move on and expand into new areas because the first nations peoples own the land and they are unwilling to negotiate. It is possible that a few companies agree to the demands set by the government and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, not because they truly agree with what is being said, but simply to move on and be able to expand their firms. I believe it is possible that some of them feel sad about what happened in the past, but wish to move on and are frustrated that what happened generations ago is hindering them from expanding their companies. I do think however, that most of the firms’ leaders feel truly terrible for what happened in the past, and the same goes for the government, but I still find it interesting to see the different attitude of each firm with regards to this issue.

article: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Premier+urges+cooperation+more+litigation+government+natives+reach+fork+road/10194776/story.html

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