FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William First Nation residents who want to take part in an Anishinabek Nation (AN) energy-needs survey must do so by March 15.
"Your insights as a community member or representative are invaluable in guiding our path towards sustainable and effective energy solution," says a Facebook post about the 10-minute survey.
According to Anishinabek Nation's economic development department, the survey "will directly influence priority areas on which the AN will focus for the long term."
A link to the survey wasn't immediately available on Wednesday.
"We want to hear from any and all on-reserve community members. Actions taken by the AN must reflect the realities of our communities," the organization says.
Meanwhile, AN says a regional energy plan is nearing completion.
The plan "is to provide Anishinabek Nation with recommendations on how to support members First Nations (including Fort William First Nation,)" the department said.
"We are also providing tools and resources to assist energy specialists and decision-makers in communities in addressing energy deficiencies."
Fort William First Nation has participated in energy-related projects, including hydro-line transmission and Hydro One's proposed Waasigan high-voltage lines west of Thunder Bay.
Anishinabek Nation, which is headquartered at Nipissing First Nation near North Bay, Ont., maintains a satellite office at Fort William First Nation.
The organization represents 39 Ontario First Nations, consisting of 65,000 people.
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