First Nations Demand Justice as Manitoba Hydro’s Dams Cripple Communities
First Nations Left Stranded by Low Water Levels
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York Factory First Nation and Fox Lake Cree Nation are sounding the alarm over Manitoba Hydro’s mismanagement of water levels, which has left their communities stranded. With ferry services halted due to unprecedentedly low water levels, First Nations leaders are calling for immediate action from the provincial government and Manitoba Hydro.
Chief Darryl Wastesicoot of York Factory First Nation revealed that the community has been struggling for years due to hydroelectric dams controlling water flow. “We’re stuck. Our ferry can’t operate, and we can’t transport food, supplies, or evacuate people in emergencies,” he said.
Decades of Neglect from Manitoba Hydro
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The First Nations leaders highlighted years of broken promises and neglect. Despite being labeled as “partners” in projects like the Keeyask Dam, Chief Wastesicoot stated that Manitoba Hydro’s CEO refuses to engage with them. “We can’t even get a phone call returned. How is that a partnership?” he asked.
Fox Lake Chief Walter Wastesicoot echoed these frustrations, describing how Manitoba Hydro’s dams have devastated traditional hunting, fishing, and navigation routes. “Our ancestors used these waters for millennia. Now, we can’t even launch boats safely,” he said.
Failed Promises and the Fight for an All-Season Road
Both First Nations have repeatedly demanded an all-season road to connect York Landing to Provincial Road 280—a 60-kilometer lifeline that would end their isolation. Feasibility studies estimate the cost at $150 million, yet governments have ignored their pleas for decades.
Grand Chief Walter Wastesicoot (Swampy Cree Tribal Council) emphasized the urgency: “We’ve waited 68 years for justice after forced relocation. Now, climate change and hydro dams make winter roads unreliable. Our people deserve permanent solutions.”
Health, Safety, and Economic Crisis
The water crisis has also led to:
Contaminated drinking water is causing skin rashes.
Skyrocketing food prices are due to stalled supply chains.
Dangerous travel conditions, with boats hitting exposed rocks.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick condemned Manitoba Hydro’s profits at the expense of First Nations: “They sell clean energy to the south while our people live in poverty. This is legislated neglect.”
Call to Action: Reconciliation or Empty Words?
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Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse stressed that Canada and Manitoba must uphold treaty obligations: “The wealth from our lands funds provinces and corporations. When will First Nations see that investment in our communities?”
As wildfires and droughts worsen, leaders warn that without immediate intervention, First Nations will remain in a perpetual state of crisis.
The Bottom Line
York Factory and Fox Lake First Nations are done waiting. They demand:
An all-season road to end isolation.
Fair compensation for hydro dam impacts.
Direct negotiations with Manitoba Hydro and the government.
“Enough is enough,” Chief Wastesicoot declared. “We need action, not more empty promises.”
