Aamjiwnaang and Bkejwanong First Nations partner with Northland Power

The Aamjiwnaang and Bkejwanong First Nations have entered into a partnership with Northland Power Inc. to develop the 100 Megawatt Grand Bend Wind Farm Project, located near Grand Bend. “We are seeking to put forth a new development model thinking out of the box that will maximize the economic benefit to the First Nation for future generations to come,” said Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Chris Plain, in a news release. “With great effort, time, and commitment has come the launch of the Grand Bend Wind Farm partnership,” said Chief Burton Kewayosh Jr. of Bkejwanong First Nation. The Grand Bend Wind Farm will include up to 48 2.3 MW Siemens Turbines. The Ontario Power Authority has awarded the wind project a 20-year contract under Ontario’s Feed-in-Tariff for renewable energy. Northland Power, an independent power producer founded in 1987, produces ‘clean’ and ‘green’ energy.