Thirteen First Nations and mining giant Goldcorp say they now have an agreement to incorporate a new power company called Wataynikaneyap Power. This new company is developing a transmission line that will connect remote First Nations communities in the northwest currently powered by diesel generators. The eventual aim is to have the First Nations ownership at 100 per cent.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Power Company Formed With First Nations
Thirteen First Nations and mining giant Goldcorp say they now have an agreement to incorporate a new power company called Wataynikaneyap Power. This new company is developing a transmission line that will connect remote First Nations communities in the northwest currently powered by diesel generators. The eventual aim is to have the First Nations ownership at 100 per cent.
