b'WEST COAST DEVELOPMENTOnce completed, lelwill supply 1.25 million square feet of housing and rentalsLaying the Intelligent Energy For a Greener Planetfoundationfor growth Musqueam First Nation is no stranger to making the most of potential revenue sources. The band made headlines in recent years for forming relationship accordswithseveralcrown corporations even before the federal and provincial govern-ments adoption of The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They were the first Indigenous group in Canada to establish a multi-year relationship accord John Brace, former CEO, poses with Mike Crawley, current CEO, with BC Hydro, a crown corpo- and Tim Richardson, Manager of Indigenous Relations, in front of ration active on their territory.James Jackos painting, The Spirit of Creation and Turtle IslandIn 2017, they also signed a 30-year relationship accord with Vancouver International AirportNorthland has a strong track record of working with Indigenous partners to (YVRAA), which was built oncreate clean and green energy projects.Musqueam territory. As part of that agreement, one per cent ofWe own and operate two onshore wind farms and the Cochrane solar projects in the airports annual gross revenueOntario, which we developed together with our partners.goes to the Musqueam commu- We are looking to move into other provinces! Contact us to discuss your ideas.nity. The airport also provides 10 scholarships per year in the amount of $10,000 each for Musqueam First Nation members.CONTACT US Tim Richardson - tim.richardson@northlandpower.com|Northlandpower.com The Aboriginal BUSINESS REPORT17'