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Mattagami First Nation Chief Jennifer Constant said the award reflects the progress being made in First Nations leadership across the region. \u201cWabun received it on behalf of the communities for their participation in developing policy,\u201d she said. \u201cSo it feels great. 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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\u2019s 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. \u201cWabun received it on behalf of the communities for their participation in developing policy,\u201d she said. \u201cSo it feels great. 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