Wabun Tribal Council picks up leadership and innovation award

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com A northern tribal council has received provincial recognition for its leadership in helping shape inclusive energy policy in Ontario. At the Power of Water Canada Technical Conference in Niagara Falls on May 8, Wabun Tribal Council (WTC) was presented with the Ontario Waterpower Association’s 2025 Leadership and Innovation Award. Mattagami First Nation Chief Jennifer Constant said the award reflects the progress being made in First Nations leadership across the region. “Wabun received it on behalf of the communities for their participation in developing policy,” she said. “So it feels great. It feels great to be one of the communities that’s fortunate to have such leaders in those areas, in helping shape new ways of inclusion for First Nations.” WTC is a non-profit regional…

Add Your Voice

Is there more to this story? We'd like to hear from you about this or any other stories you think we should know about. Contribute your voice on our contribute page.