Wataynikaneyap Power was honoured to be recognized by Pollution Probe as their 2025 Award Recipient.
Pollution Probe is a Canadian charitable environmental organization founded in 1969 by University of Toronto students and professors. Over the past five decades, Pollution Probe pursues environmental gains by working productively with governments, industry and the public, with a steadfast commitment to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Planet.
From Pollution Probe: “By replacing diesel, Wataynikaneyap Power has eliminated a major source of pollution, improved the quality of life, and unlocked immense potential for community prosperity. Pollution Probe is honoured to recognize this historic project for its outstanding contribution to environmental stewardship and its powerful vision for an equitable clean energy future.”
Wataynikaneyap Power CEO, Margaret Kenequanash, and Fortis Inc. EVP, Operations & Technology, Gary Smith, accepted the award on behalf of the 24 First Nation ownership and the partners at the Pollution Probe Gala on November 25, 2025.
Wataynikaneyap Power would like to thank the First Nation leadership for their continued focus on the mandate to bring cleaner, more reliable power to First Nations, with a vision of ownership.
