Fort William First Nation opposes Ontario Power Generation redevelopment project – Anishinabek news
November 26, 2024
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William has raised its opposition to Ontario Power Generation (OPG)’s proposed $200 million redevelopment project at the 118-year-old Kakabeka Falls Generating Station, noting OPG’s lack of community engagement and consultation.
“OPG has failed to engage respectfully with Fort William First Nation and is not willing to listen to our community’s concerns or input,” says Fort William Chief Michele Solomon. “Instead, OPG continues to push ahead with construction planning without any consideration for our cultural values and traditional land uses. We demand respect for our First Nation territory from all industry, which includes meaningful collaboration on decisions that affect our lands. The era of industry bulldozing through First Nation lands is over.”
