THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO (May 24, 2017) – The Board of Directors of Wataynikaneyap Power are pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Kenequanash to the position of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for Wataynikaneyap Power, effective August 15, 2017.

“Margaret’s extensive history with the project, her leadership, knowledge of and commitment to First Nation peoples has positioned her well to oversee Wataynikaneyap Power, which is owned by 22 First Nation communities. Margaret will be devoting her energy to connecting remote First Nation communities to the provincial power grid, and promoting the success of Wataynikaneyap Power’s unprecedented partnership between First Nations and Fortis,” says Scott Hawkes, Director of Wataynikaneyap Power, and President & Chief Executive Officer of FortisOntario Inc.

With more than 25 years of experience, Margaret has worked with First Nation Tribal Councils in senior positions, was Chief of North Caribou Lake First Nation, and has significant experience in the fields of financial, health and project management, as well as supporting community development initiatives.

Margaret has received numerous awards and is well known and respected throughout First Nation communities, and government Ministries for her remarkable work in promoting a better quality of life, and opportunities for First Nation peoples.

We take this opportunity to welcome Margaret to her new position with Wataynikaneyap Power, and wish her every success.