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 News Releases and Related Publications
Pre-PDA Vote (June 2006) - CEC Hearings (February 2004)
- ATEC Opening: WINNIPEG – March 30, 2006 – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and Manitoba Hydro jointly announced finalization of the Wuskwatim Project Development Agreement (PDA), which formalizes a Hydro-NCN partnership, contracts and other components required for the construction and operation of the proposed $1 billion Wuskwatim Generation Project. Download PDF 128KB Visit the ATEC section for more information.
- Public Consultation Process: WINNIPEG – March 30, 2006 – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation will conduct an extensive public consultation process on the Wuskwatim Project Development Agreement (PDA) with its Members in the weeks leading up to the ratification vote on the agreement on June 14 (advance poll June 7), (former) NCN Councillor and Future Development portfolio holder, W. Elvis Thomas, announced today. Download release PDF 116KB
- Key Steps Towards Wuskwatim: WINNIPEG – March 30, 2006 – Key Steps: Towards the Wuskwatim Project Development Agreement. Download PDF 152KB
- Response to Call for Forensic Audit:
Nelson House, January 27, 2005 -
A January 25 news release issued by the Nelson House Justice Seekers petitioning the Prime Minister and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development for a forensic audit of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, marks a new low in the group’s campaign of misinformation to delay the Wuskwatim project and discredit the First Nation’s administration, (former) NCN Chief Jerry Primrose said. PDF (618KB)
- Province Announces Funding For Training:
Nelson House, January 5, 2005 -
Premier Gary Doer has announced funding of $371,700 to support the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s (NCN) annual training plan as part of the province’s commitment to the Hydro Northern Training Initiative. Download PDF of NCN's release (448KB) or government news release (28KB).
- Response to Peter Kulchyski:
Nelson House, November 18, 2004 –
(Former) Chief Jerry Primrose and Councillor and (former) Future Development Portfolio Holder W. Elvis Thomas have jointly responded to an article written by Peter Kulchyski, which is critical of the Wuskwatim project and the direction NCN is taking in realizing our vision to exercise sovereignty that sustains a prosperous socioeconomic future for Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Download NCN's response PDF (348KB)
- NCN Youth Presentation:
Nelson House, August 11, 2004 – Future Development Community Consultants to NCN Youth in Nelson House.
August 11, 2004 - Download PDF (94KB)
- Nelson House General Meeting:
Nelson House, June 23, 2004 – Over 300 NCN Members registered and attended the General Band Meeting in Nelson House yesterday, to discuss the Wuskwatim project. The meeting heard presentations by Manitoba Hydro and NCN's Chief and Council. Download a PDF (316KB) release about the General Band Meeting to discuss Wuskwatim.
Please read the speech by NCN Chief Jerry Primrose to the General Meeting. PDF for download - 80KB
- CEC Hearing Concludes:
Winnipeg, June 10, 2004 – The Clean Environment Commission Hearing on the proposed Wuskwatim Generating Station and Transmission Projects concluded in Winnipeg yesterday, with closing statements by Manitoba Hydro and NCN's Chief and Council. Download a PDF of Winnipeg Free Press coverage (112KB).
- NCN Chief Jerry Primrose Closing Address to CEC:
(Former) NCN Chief Jerry Primrose to the Closing Session of the CEC Hearing in Winnipeg
June 2004 - PDF for download (43KB)
- Chiefs Support Wuskwatim: Winnipeg, May 13, 2004 – (Former) Grand Chief Dennis White Bird told the Clean Environment Commission yesterday, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs supported the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in the development of the proposed Wuskwatim Generating Station and Transmission Project. Download a PDF of transcript (320KB).
- Summary of Consultation:
Nelson House, March 12, 2004 – NCN's Future Development Team published an overview of the continuing consultation activities in regards to the Wuskwatim Generation and Transmission Projects. Download PDF of the Summary of Consultation (208KB).
- Response to DRISL'S Questions:
Winnipeg, March 9, 2004 – NCN's Future Development Team has responded to over 100 questions sent to the Clean Environment Commission by the Displaced Residents of South Indian Lake. Download a PDF (224KB) of the response.
- CEC Hearing: - NELSON HOUSE – February 18, 2004: Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief and Council will take part in the Clean Environment Commission hearing on the Wuskwatim hydroelectric project, which begins March 1 in Winnipeg. Download PDF (320 KB)
- Meet and Greet: NELSON HOUSE – December, 10, 2003: Chief and Council meet with NCN Members in Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson. Download PDF (316KB)
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