If it makes anyone feel better I made a comment on the other forum about 2 years ago about the FN people and there work ethic as miners. I was reported and kicked off the board for a week for saying something that I regret not wording a little more appropriate. It is a proven fact that miners are a rare breed of people. After that incident I releized there are FN people on the SH board and I know there are some here so it is not a place to be pointing fingers at any nationality because Canada is more diverse in culture than any Country I can think of.

Reasons why exploration companies and First Nations should work together
The development of a strong working relationship between exploration companies and First Nations is important for many reasons.

• Understanding each other's concerns and needs is an important step towards good communication.
• Most exploration activities in Canada occur where traditional use of land continues.
• Aboriginal people make up a significant proportion of the work force in the northern part of Canada where, coincidentally, most of the mineralized areas of the country are found.
• The right of aboriginal people to self-government is being increasingly recognized.
• Provinces and territories are negotiating land claim agreements that may have an impact on mining exploration.

Plenty more of this kind of stuff here: http://www.emr.gov.yk.ca/mining/firs...

r65