2049 Vision
Long-Term Vision
After 25 years of full operations, First Nations will own 100% of the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system. Success in reaching this goal will include working together, communicating, engaging, and re-enforcing the Guiding Principles.
Wataynikaneyap Power will create an equitable and inclusive workplace through capacity building, community, and business readiness opportunities to land-based learning, health, and wellness.
Wataynikaneyap Power will ensure succession and transition planning. Wataynikaneyap Power will work with the Participating First Nations, the youth, and elementary, primary, secondary, and post-secondary students for workforce development.
“We must always think about our young people. They are the ones who will carry our communities forward. If we want them to be strong in the future, we need to train them now. The need to learn skills, gain experience, and be part of the work – not just watching from the side.
Taking ownership is good, but it is not good enough. They must be active in the projects we build. When they take part, they benefit. They gain confidence, they earn income, they learn how to stand on their own. This is how we prepare them for the workforce and for leadership.”
“We must continue to set a solid foundation for our young people, our future generation, and give them hope. Everyone that was involved in the project supported the vision of ownership. I am hopeful for the future of our youth to better our communities for generations yet to come.”
“When it comes to looking at the Wataynikaneyap line, we have to teach our children to maintain what was built for them. It was made for them, so they must look after it. That’s what we need to teach them.”
Wataynikaneyap Power recognizes that the land on which Wataynikaniyap Power has its head office is the Homeland of Animikii Wajiw. Gitchi Gami Anishinabek are signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. The Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system is located within the Homelands of Treaty 9 and Adhesions; Treaty 3 and Adhesions; and Treaty 5 and Adhesions, through the true spirit and true intent as understood by our Elders.