FALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 2018 02 – Harvesting the Wind 03 – Henvey Inlet Has 04 – AECOM: Keeping an 07 – Meet Our Team For a More Prosperous Its Own Environmental Eye on the Environment First Nation Commissioner to During Construction Monitor Construction Henvey Inlet Wind Project Creating Jobs, Boosting Local Economy Construction is well underway on the Henvey Inlet Wind project located near Highway 69 at Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN). In 2014, the Nigig Power expected to generate more Corporation - Henvey Inlet than $10 million annually for First Nation’s development HIFN once operational. corporation - partnered with Pattern Development to jointly As part of the project, a develop the Henvey Inlet Wind transmission line is being built project. Henvey Inlet Wind to bring energy from the wind is the first renewable energy project site to the Hydro One project ever developed under Network in Parry Sound. The a First Nation’s land code. generated energy will be fed and will contribute significant Construction began in 2017 into the power grid and will Bekanon Road going south to economic development to the and will continue into 2019. produce enough clean energy Parry Sound. region, furthering our goal of to power 100,000 homes across transitioning the world to clean, The project is a one-of-a-kind the province every year. Frank Davis, Country Head for renewable energy,” Davis said. venture in Ontario. As the Pattern Development, believes largest wind project in the The route for the transmission the project is an incredible To find the latest construction province - and the largest First line will run from Henvey Inlet investment in the community. updates on this project, Nation project in Canada - First Nation along the Highway “The Henvey Inlet Wind project please visit the “Latest News” Henvey Inlet Wind will create 69 corridor in some areas. represents a rare opportunity section of our website at: www. over 800 jobs onsite during Drivers will see laydown yards to forge new and exciting henveyinletwind.com peak construction and is along areas of Highway 69 from partnerships with First Nations 100,000 10,000,000 200,000 24,000 Produces enough clean Generates more than Offsets 770,000 tonnes of Conserves enough water energy to power 100,000 $10M for HIFN to invest in CO2, equivalent to taking to meet the needs of Ontario homes. their economy. 200,000 cars off the roads. about 24,000 people. When compared to coal-fired generation. Fall 2018 Henvey Inlet Wind 02 Harvesting the Wind for a More Henvey Inlet Wind in the Community: Prosperous First Nation We care about our region and continue to play an active role in supporting and investing in our community. The Henvey Inlet Wind project Possibilities include: will create many economic » Expanded Band services, We proudly support: benefits for the Henvey Inlet especially in areas of: Health, First Nation and surrounding Education, Elder Services and » Henvey Inlet First Nation’s 15th Annual Traditional Pow Wow region. In addition to the direct Support, Youth Services and » 6th Annual Rattlechild Sundance and indirect job opportunities, Support, Language » Wiigwaas Youth Camp additional spin off benefits Instruction and Retention, » Shawanaga First Nation Traditional Pow Wow will be gained from Henvey and Housing; » Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering at Shawanaga First Nation Inlet Wind’s revenues. How » Reinvestment in new research » Henvey Inlet First Nation Day Care the profits are used will be and development, and solely up to the Band, meaning business development and the Chief, Council and the expansion; Membership collectively. » Payments directly to Band Members as a “dividend”; and If you have any suggestions for community sponsorships » Subsidized hydro bills. or local causes we should support, please contact: (855) 464-9872, or by email: [email protected] PowerTel is on the Job Building the 104 KM Transmission Line PowerTel has started Nation. The entrances will construction on the 230 kV allow PowerTel to access transmission line that will the transmission line at Rattlechild Sundance – 2018 harness the power created various points to ensure from Henvey Inlet Wind. environmentally sensitive areas are not disturbed. PowerTel is a leading high voltage contractor, having Three helicopters are constructed thousands of also delivering over 1,000 kilometres of powerline poles and materials for the throughout Canada and the transmission line. United States. PowerTel and Henvey Inlet Portions of the transmission Wind are asking motorists to line will be constructed on be extra cautious on area Reserve lands of Magnetawan roads over the next several First Nation and Shawanaga months as the transmission First Nation. line is constructed. You may notice entrance access points along Highway 400 from the Woods Road area to Henvey Inlet First Fall 2018 Henvey Inlet Wind 03 Henvey Inlet Has Its Own Environmental Commissioner to Monitor Construction Chief Wayne McQuabbie said, “I’m very proud of our Environmental Regime, which is the first one of its kind in Canada. It’s going to be a model for all First Nations how to do a major project.” A key objective of Savanta’s work is enabling community Environmental firm Savanta skills development and has been hired by Henvey training in environmental Inlet First Nation to act as monitoring through the the project’s Environmental engagement of local First Commissioner. The company Nation members. Savanta is was hired to ensure that working on transitioning these construction work is compliant roles and responsibilities to with the Environmental the community through job Stewardship Regime (ESR) shadowing and training that is and provincial and federal culturally relevant. regulations. Savanta has also partnered The Environmental with Henvey Inlet First Nation Commissioner is a key part of to help design and deliver a a new and innovative model youth camp – Wiigwas. In the for Henvey Inlet First Nation’s fall of 2017, youth aged 5 to stewardship and management. 9 learned about culture, art The precedent setting model, and environmental sciences created by Henvey Inlet First at Camp Wiigwaas. Youth Nation, allows the community enjoyed field trips, received to make independent and traditional Anishinabek informed decisions with teachings, created birchbark respect to activities on their art and beading, and land. strengthened their connections to Anishinabek culture. Joseph Pitawanakwat - Leading the Traditional Medicines Walk. Fall 2018 Henvey Inlet Wind 04 AECOM: Keeping an Eye on the Environment During Construction Henvey Inlet First Nation is Stewardship regime and all home to many types of critters environmental permits are classified in the Species-At- being observed. Risk category, along with wetlands and other unique Through partnerships with habitats. local First Nations, AECOM has hired many First Nations AECOM is in charge of members to work as keeping an eye on the environmental monitors and environment to ensure qualified biologists. mitigation measures are being followed during construction Chief Wayne McQuabbie activities. is thrilled to see so many local people on the job, “It’s Mitigation measures include great to see Anishinabek and ensuring the safety of wildlife, other local citizens acting proper sediment control being as stewards of the land and AECOM Environmental Monitor Yashaan Mavalvala is searching in place, and monitoring making sure environmental for turtles ahead of construction activity to relocate them outside construction activity to ensure permits are being followed.” of the project footprint. that the Environmental About Henvey Inlet First Nation An Anishinabek community, Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe Henvey Inlet First Nation is and forms the Traditional signatory to the Robinson Government of the Anishinabek Huron Treaty. Nation. The Anishinaabe Chi- Naaknigewin is proclaimed by HIFN is governed by one Chief the Peoples identifying as the and six Councillors and is Anishinabek Nation, who in under the First Nations Lands exercising Sovereign, Inherent, Management Act. The Act gives and Treaty Rights, now establish the government of HIFN the and empower the Anishinabek ability to control and administer Nation Government as its own lands, including the Traditional Government. authority over environmental assessment permits, protection The Anishinabek Nation plans, leases, and land use and Government is guided by the occupancy permits. principles and way of life of the seven sacred gifts given HIFN has recently ratified its to Anishinabe, namely: Love, Chi-Naaknigawin (Constitution). Truth, Respect, Wisdom, The Anishinaabe Chi- Humility, Honesty, and Bravery. Naaknigewin is founded on Ngo Fall 2018 Henvey Inlet Wind 05 About Nigig Power Corporation Nigig Power Corporation Nigig secured the largest Henvey Inlet First Nation is of the Reserve No. 2 and (Nigig) was established in feed-in tariff (FIT) contract in an Anishinabek community includes Cantin Island. The 2010 and is wholly owned by Ontario and is constructing comprised of three separate Henvey Inlet Wind project Henvey Inlet First Nation. Ken the largest First Nation reserve properties. Henvey is located on Henvey Inlet Noble is CEO and President wind facility in Canada. Inlet Reserve No. 2 is on Reserve No. 2. There are of the corporation, which The Henvey Inlet Wind the northeast shore of the about 900 enrolled Members is overseen by four board project has a 20-year Power Georgian Bay, 90 km south of the Robinson-Huron Treaty members and four