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Originally Posted by GGG
The biggest problem in BC that the legislation does not resolve is the whole concept of unceded traditional lands. All of the consultation is based around the Indian Act. If you the governments wants real reconciliation as the legislation indicates it would mean real nation to nation negotiations with each of the clans under the terms of their historical government. This means that they would have a veto on their unceded traditional lands. This also means that if the government truly wants to view them as a Nation then than you have to respect if that Nation says no.
The current blockade of the LNG line and the outcome of those court cases may well determine if Canada is actually Canada and if anything can ever be built (road,school, highway etc again.)
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So what's the negotiation point here.
Band - "WE don't consent we'll no pipeline"
Oil Company - "we'll pay you money"
Band - "How much"
Oil Company - "This much"
Band - "Not enough"
Oil - "Screw it, we're out, no money for you"
Band goes to the media - "evil oppressive oil company and government deny needed funds"