Ontario Power Generation and Fort William First Nation at odds over Kakabeka Falls redevelopment [Video]

Fort William First Nation is opposing a planned redevelopment of the Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) 117 year old Kakabeka Falls Generating Station, which is located in their traditional territory. 

“We feel that OPG has not made an honest effort to work with us,” said Michele Solomon, Chief of Fort William First Nation.

OPG declined to provide an interview, but sent an emailed statement.

“Throughout the process, OPG has invited the Fort William First Nation to participate, including in gathering information around archaeological assessments and environmental survey work. In addition, OPG’s project team continues to work with FWFN to maximize business opportunities for the community in the project,” said the statement.

The Kakabeka Falls Generation Station is one of the oldest generating stations in the province and provides power to about 25,000 homes. 

“It resulted in flooding, changes to the waterways, damages to our cultural heritage and ways of life,” said …