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West Moberly Alliance celebrates 2024 milestones: wind project, jobs & recognition

West Moberly Corporate Alliance (WMCA) took to social media to highlight some pivotal moments in 2024.

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Indigenous Voices

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January 3, 2025

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Sukunka and Zonnebeke wind farm projects, run by Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations, in the winter (Natural Forces Wind, Facebook)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — West Moberly Corporate Alliance (WMCA) took to social media to highlight some pivotal moments in 2024.

A December 31st post from the corporate arm of West Moberly First Nation (WMFN) described a year marked by “meaningful partnerships, innovative projects, and a strengthened commitment to sustainability.”

“Together, we are building a future grounded in resilience and innovation,” read the LinkedIn statement. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success.”

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“We look forward to achieving greater milestones in the new year.”

At the forefront of the strides WMCA took in 2024 include BCHydro approving the Stewart Creek Wind Project, a collaborative effort between WMFN and Vancouver-based developer Innergex.

Amid criticisms surrounding the exemption of impact studies, the project will create 150 jobs and power some 60,000 homes upon completion, reads the post.

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Other highlights included WMCA being named under the Indigenous-centric economic group Indigenomics “10 to Watch” Nations at Indigenomics Bay Street Conference in Toronto in October.

Founded in 2011, WMCA deals with industry opportunities for the community of WMFN.

The full statement about 2024 from the WMCA can be read here.

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Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018. After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge. Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories.

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.