By Heidi Atter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Independent Innu rights advocates are calling for a public apology and a more appropriate funding offer from Hydro-Québec after a ratification vote on a proposed ‘reconciliation agreement’ between Innu Nation and Hydro-Québec failed on Monday. Jerome Jack, son of late Innu leader Bart Jack, said he’s proud of the ratification process results. “I’m looking forward to Hydro-Québec coming back again to really reconcile this time, so that they can see how Innu are banding together to request and demand a formal apology,” he told The Independent. “Hydro-Québec failed to come to the community and acknowledge the people.” In June Hydro-Québec announced a proposed deal between the public utility and Innu Nation, the organization that advocates and negotiates on behalf of Innu rights-holders…
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