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Keeyask ceremony marks significant milestone, but work on the project continues

On September 8, 2022, the Waciye Water Ceremony and Blessings was held at the Keeyask site. The gathering was attended by leadership, elders, youth and advisors from the partner communities, and representatives of MB Hydro. The event was emceed by Robert Wavey (Fox Lake Cree Nation) and included remarks from Chief Morris Beardy (Fox Lake […]

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Keeyask achieves milestone as first unit goes into service

On February 16, at 2:55 p.m., the first of seven generating units at Keeyask was brought into service and is now connected to the Manitoba Hydro power grid, supplying electricity to all Manitobans. “I am very proud of our Keeyask team and everyone that had a hand in reaching this goal, all of us should […]

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MANITOBA HYDRO AND FOUR CREE NATIONS SIGN HISTORIC JOINT KEEYASK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

An historic signing ceremony took place in the community of Split Lake today with Members and representatives from the Keeyask Cree Nations (Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation, Fox Lake Cree Nation, and York Factory First Nation) and Manitoba Hydro. Representatives from the provincial government were also present to witness the special ceremony.

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