The B.C. First Nation value their living environment, and resources a lot, and they also have the power to fight for their rights. In this context, a lot of projects that proposed by large companies are rejected by the First Nation, which brings difficulties to these companies’ development.
Recently, BC Hydro’s 8 billion Site C hydroelectric megaproject was against by B.C. First Nation, and a delegation of B.C. First Nation chiefs urged the Harper government to reject this project. They against this project because it will destroy their land resources and impair their rights to fish, and hunt.
Considering the case above, we can find out that, even the First Nation is looking for development, still, they are paying more attention to protect their living environment. Therefore, if a company wanted to develop a project here, the important thing this company should considered is to not violate the First Nation’s interests.
References:
1.First Nation chiefs to stage Site C showdown, By Peter O’Neil, Vancouver Sun