Wuikinuxv Nation

with many other coastal First Nations, was seen as rich in marine and forest resources, it was determined by the Indian Agent that Coastal First Nations did not need their traditional territories for their socio-economic benefit, essen- tially robbing the nation of opportunities for self-sustainment. “Viable economic opportunities are limited for all coastal communities due to over-fishing and depletion of the forest from over harvesting,” says Smith. But the Wuikinuxv Nation has a legacy of resourcefulness, and that trait is in as full force now in 2019 as ever. Nicknaqueet River Hydropower project Because of the remote nature of the Nation, Reliable access to electricity was a challenge. The community relied heavily on diesel fuel. “As the years passed, Wuikinuxv Nation was consum- ing 350,000 liters of diesel fuel a year; MARCH 2019 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 5