In the news article “First Nation chiefs to stage Cite C showdown”, BC hydro has difficulty to build their Site C hydroelectric megaproject because of the impact on First Nations’ traditional practices. The project falls down to the land ownership, which goes a bit extreme.
The Site C dam could be generating power by 2021, if BC Hydro gets the project approved. (BC Hydro)
Instead of comparing the benefits and loss of both sides which is hard to move on, both of First Nations and BC hydro should communicate more about the stewardship of the nature for the interests of both. It’s about collaboration and partnership. To illustrate, BC hydro should think about how to minimize the influence of the hydro project on First Nations’ lives, for the respect to their traditions; then generate environmental friendly solutions and talk about them with First Nations’ band leaders. Besides, BC hydro should increase First Nations’ engagement in various areas in their business as well, like take part in employment and management which can promote the positive business interactions among both sides. After the project starts, both sides should take environmental stewardship to protect the nature, for examples, protect the wild lives and plants.
To conclude, hydro business need to build consistent communications and understanding with First Nations in order to create more space for the development of the business.
Photo credit: BC Hydro submits information on impact of Site C Dam. cbc.ca. Web. Oct. 5th 2014.