First Nations, as mentioned in Class 10 reading Tsilhqot’in Set to Declare Site of New Prosperity Mine a Tribal Park, has audaciously stepped under the spotlight to fight against business projects related to their reserve lands.

In the article, it’s obvious to see that there are many major discrepancies between First Nations and people whom eager to propose New Prosperity copper-gold project. Because of this, First Nations partner issues, as one of external factors impacting on an organization, have slowed down the project’s key activities, and defamed the project’s value propositions.

Coincidentally, “Oilsands pipelines and other natural resource projects aren’t the only ambitious initiatives being stymied in B.C. due to deepening uncertainty caused by unresolved aboriginal land claims,” stated in another news issue I came across recently. The government’s plan to privatize and sell three valuable pieces of lands in B.C. has been stalled and thwarted by First Nation claims. Such stalemate doesn’t benefit the government in the sake of economy growth nor profit aboriginal people. As a result, it’s crucial to work out a healthy partnership between First Nations and the federal government to achieve a win-win outcome. The government should insure environment sustainability for First Nations to continue with their traditions. However, at the same time, First Nations should allow the government to unlock the value of the property.

References:

Pynn, Larry. “Tsilhqot’in Set to Declare Site of New Prosperity Mine a Tribal Park.”Www.vancouversun.com. The Vancouver Sun, 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 05 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Unilateral+park+declared+Tsilhqot+includes+Prosperity+mine/10192766/story.html>.

O’Neil, Peter. “First Nations’ Land Claims Stall Federal Government Sale Plans.”Www.vancouversun.com. The Vancouver Sun, 12 Aug. 2014. Web. 05 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/business/First+Nations+land+claims+stall+federal+government+sale+plans/10110125/story.html>.

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