Chigamiwinigum Falls
Chigamiwinigum Falls is a waterfall on the White River within Pukaskwa National Park.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2014: A proposed hydroelectric project at this site would have a capacity of 25 to 30 megawatts. The development at this location is estimated to cost over $100 million and would be the largest project for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg to date.[2]
- June 2015: The proposal for this facility was submitted to the federal government by Pic River in July 2014. The project is planned for a site located within Pukaskwa National Park.[3]
- December 2015: This site was identified in a 2014 proposal as the location for a new hydroelectric facility. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg argues it has the right to determine the use of this land as it sits within their traditional territory.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biigtigong Nishnaabeg has long history of developing hydro dams", Anishinabek News, 29 December 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Begetikong Anishnabe submit plans for hydro development in Pukaskwa Park", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pic River venture highlighted during Aboriginal Partnership Exchange", Anishinabek News, 29 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).