Why are Split Lake Cree (Tataskweyak) concerned about purchases of hydroelectricity by Xcel Energy Inc. from Manitoba Hydro?
The possible generating station at Gull Rapids, within the Split Lake Resource Management Area, will be dependent upon export capabilities in the future. If an important source of possible purchases (Xcel Energy Inc.) should disappear, then the economic viability of such future potential development may also disappear. Split Lake Cree (Tataskweyak) wish to preserve their options for participation in future development and their opportunity to participate in a meaningful way in the economy of the 21st century, using and sharing the resources upon which they have always relied.
