numerous meetings, and many, many
hours of planning, we are now so proud
to call this our own.”
"This foot print was a long time in the
making,” says Chief Frank Johnson,
who noted the resilience and fore-
sight of previous leadership to achieve
Wuikinuxv's dream. “You should have
heard the sounds of joy and elation on
the VHF when the announcement was
made that we have now switched from
our diesel generator to our hydro plant.
Gianakaci ."
WuikinuxvNation received the2018Clean
Energy BC Award for the development of
this project. The connection to the land
is very strong, as demonstrated by each
family being represented by a crest such
as the Five-Fin killer whale, eagle, raven,
and bear. The Nicknaqueet River hydro-
electric power facility is a powerful step
in the right direction towards revitalizing
the area’s natural states. The clean power
produced by the plant will also reduce
shipments of diesel fuel through sensi-
tive coastal waterways and the potential
for environmental contamination from
the storage of fuel on reserve.
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