Community leaders, members and other project and public officials gather October 18 at the Pic Mobert First Nation in Northwestern for a ceremonial ground breaking of the 18.9 MW Gitchi Animki Hydroelectric Project. The project is being undertaken by the Pic Mobert Hydro Power Joint Venture, a joint venture of subsidiary companies of the Pic Mobert First Nation and Regional Power Inc., equally owned by the two partners. Financing for the project has been provided by Manulife Financial.
“This is the greatest economic achievement of our Nation and People in our modern history”, said Chief Johanna Desmoulin. “This has been a long journey that has been motivated and energized by our People who will benefit from this work for many generations.”