In some ways "native issues" is an overblown way of looking at things, because it creates an "us" versus "them" world view. In fact some of the issues first nations people are worried about are the same issues you'd be worried about if someone said they were going to build a mine in your back yard. 

Would pollution be minimized? Would it affect farms in your area? How many jobs would be created, and would there be opportunity for locals? How long will the mine be in operation? What about when it shuts down? How will it affect the community you live in in terms of housing, drinking/partying, etc.? If you can prove to first nations people that the mine will be a good thing (And after all, that's what all mining companies have to be good at) then it will likely go ahead. 

I've seen a lot of Native politics in the north, both here in the Yukon and in Northern Alberta. 

I've also seen companies handle native concerns very well, and it can be done successfully. In fact, in a recent disagreement about re-opening the mine at Elsa (Alexco, Nacho Nyak Dun, Yukon Government) NND First Nation was very supportive of Alexco and upset with the Yukon Government for not communicating as well as the company. Another example: Yukon Zinc's Wolverine Creek Mine. The company has commitment from the Ross River Dena Council to actually invest into the company. (Unfortunately that company isn't finding its' financing). Sherwood Copper's Minto mine has a good relationship with Selkirk First Nation, and is hiring a lot of local people. 

I think the real questions to ask with any company are not "are there native issues?" But "Is the company communicating well with the locals? Are they selling themselves like they should be? Are they dealing with them with integrity, honesty, and transparency?" I'd like to think Webb is doing all of these.

MR