Seen from the Site C megaproject, it can be regarded as a technological external factor. Because as long as this project completing, it would benefit mining, gas and oil industries which need the clean hydroelectric, then improving the whole economy. Simultaneously, I find a news about tapping mining projects into First Nation to boom economy again, so if the Site C running successfully, the clean hydroelectric can give a hand to mining projects then bringing significant benefits to First Nation. But there is a conflict.

First Nations chiefs said Site C will cause valley flooding which is harmful to fishing, hunting industries. So they reject this project. But in my opinion, the merits of this project are outweigh the demerits. First of all, the forest products industry had almost disappeared by the late 2000s, so many related companies and sawmills bankrupted, and a large number of workers lost their job. But mining industry saved the business slump instead of fishing, hunting industries. And some mining projects were taking place in the traditional territory, so they provided more economic opportunities for First Nations people and none-native neighbors. Thus, I suggest aboriginal chiefs invest more resources on mining, which has more return. Even though there are some disadvantages but nothing is perfect. They could expand fishing industry in elsewhere, but improving mining industry is better to whole economy.

References:

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/First+Nations+North+coast+aboriginals+position+themselves+resource+boom/10228682/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html