b'King says KZA, which is located on the western side of Lake Nipigon, is one of four First Nation communities that will not be hooked up to the provin-cial electricity grid for some time. The nearby communities of Armstrong and Whitesand First Nation are also not connected to the provincial grid.This project is 100-per-cent owned by [KZA]it is one of the assets in our community and it is generating revenue for our community, King says, noting that the solar power microgrid was co-developed with Ontario PowerHIFN volunteer spokesperson Jennifer Ashawasegai-Pereira being interviewed at the windfarm site in Henvey Inlet First Nation. Generation. We were running on [100-per-cent] solar power during the summer, and we saved [about 165,000] litres of diesel fuel in our community.AJ Esquega, former KZA Councillor and current Mashkawiziiwin Energy Projects Coordinator at KZA, says the community now operates on three different modes: 100-per-cent solar power, a mix of diesel-generated and solar power, and diesel-generated power.Its definitely tackling some of that fossil fuel use in our community, Esquega says. Eventually, were working to be 100-per-cent off diesel as soon as possible. Now that weve got 25-per-cent [off our diesel fuel usage], how can weJFK Law represents Indigenous communities throughout Canada. reach 100 per cent? We want to be veryWe work with our clients to advance their Nations, protect their rights proactive with thisyou can see theand build their economies.climate catastrophes that are happeningDriven by a passion for justice, we offer creative legal solutions all over Canada and all over the world.and work towards meaningful change.History in Henvey InletThe 300-megawatt (MW) Henvey Inlet Wind power facility, which featuresLitigation and Dispute Resolution Consultation, Accommodation 87 Vestas 3.45 MW turbines with aUsing the courts strategically toand Regulatory Review136-metre rotor diameter, 132-metre hub height and a 104-kilometre trans- advance your AboriginalMaking the Crown respect the mission line to the provincial electricityand Treaty Rightsduty to consult and accommodategrid, is the largest First Nation wind power facility in the country. The facilityComplex Negotiations Capacity and Governanceprovides electricity for about 250,000 people in Ontario.Securing and implementing your Helping build strong, Henvey Inlet Chief Waynecommunitys rights throughsustainable communitiesMcQuabbie says the facilitys comple- complex negotiationstion marked a historic moment for the community, which is located on Georgian Bay between Sudbury andVictoria Office Vancouver OfficeParry Sound. P: 250 405.3460TF: 1 888 687.8388816 - 1175 Douglas Street 340 - 1122 Mainland StreetNew infrastructure is underwayVictoria, BC V8W 2E1 Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1in the First Nation as a result of this new facility, and we see better daysWorking Together for Justice and Reconciliationahead, McQuabbie says. Weve alreadywww.jfklaw.caincreased our administrative staff and I ssue2 2021/22C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 35'