Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and the Saik’uz First Nation announcesigning of Letter of Intent

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and the Saik’uz First
Nation have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent and a Traditional Knowledge Protocol Agreement in regards to the development of a wind energy project at Nulki Hills near Vanderhoof, B.C. The project represents up to 210 MW of renewable power and a BC Environmental Assessment is underway. Power to the grid could be accomplished by late 2018, and the partners now will together work towards an Environmental Assessment Certificate and an electricity purchase agreement from BC Hydro. Saik’uz and Innergex commit to meaningful consultations during project development. The parties have agreed to a process to gather, document and preserve Saik’uz traditional knowledge and to address the ownership, protection and integration of traditional knowledge in the development of the project. “We look forward to continuing our positive relationship with Innergex,” said Saik’uz First Nations Chief Stanley Thomas. “We trust that Innergex will work within our traditional territory in a manner respectful of the environment, our culture and our constitutional Aboriginal rights, titles and interest.”