MEDIA ADVISORY

May 6, 2015
MANITOBA CHIEFS OFFICIALLY OPPOSE BI POLE III

The construction of Bipole III transmission line is expected to begin from Northern Manitoba
near Gillam travelling South West ward on the side of Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Manitoba to
Southern Manitoba near the city of Winnipeg. The transmission line will infringe on the
ancestral lands of Opaskwayak Cree Nation (Treaty 5) and Pine Creek First Nation (Treaty 4),
severely impacting the natural cycle they rely on today. The lands and water are used to
support their traditional practices of hunting and fishing, including ceremonial activities. To
safeguard and protect the earth and environment the Chief and Councillors of the communities
are opposing the Bi Pole III development through their ancestral lands until Manitoba Hydro
conducts meaningful engagement with the First Nation communities impacted.

DATE:

Thursday, May 7, 2015

TIME:

11:00 am (start time)

LOCATION:

5th Floor Boardroom

275 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB

DELEGATES:

Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, AMC

Chief Michael Constant, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Chief Charlie Boucher, Pine Creek First Nation

For more information please contact:

Kayla Frank
Junior Policy Analyst
204-296-3601
kfrank@manitobachiefs.com