Protest Propaganda
Northern Gateway’s attempts to gain the Nak’al Koh people’s approval has hit a stalemate. The social threats of cultural limitations has hindered the company’s development on its latest pipeline. The Nak’al Koh people believe the repercussions that will materialize from this project is a potential oil spill in their river, home to its indigenous animals. Although some Aboriginal groups have approved this project, many believe that no amount of money would suffice the detriment caused through these fossil fuels
First Nation people protesting
This issue cultivated from a lack of business analyzation of the cultural problems that could have occurred in this demography. The biggest factor facing Northern Gateway, is the cultural limitations the land brings. The Aboriginals have an enduring relationship with the land as they have learned from their elders to have a sense of humility and appreciation for it as it is a gift from the Creator. This makes it imperative for its people to maintain its land for future generations. Although First Nation groups have approved other companies like saw mills, Northern Gateway’s management of oil encourages the use of fossil fuels which the First Nations are trying to reduce in order to preserve its environment. Northern Gateway must recognize that due to this cultural outlook, there is a lack of consumer need in this region. However, Northern Gateway could deviate its target to another region and simply use the land to house its resources. However, the amount of backlash and compensations needed for the First Nations people may be seen as too great for this land. Subsequently, it would threaten the company’s profits long term as well as damage the reputation of Northern Gateway if it is known with interfering with Aboriginal land. The land’s opportunity cost proves too high for its prospect which I believe should cause Northern Gateway to accept these potential threats and shift their pipeline into another region.
Protesting
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