The In-SHUCK-ch Nation is comprised of two First Nations, Samahquam Nation and Skatin Nations in the BC Treaty Commission.
The agreement outlines a 50-50 partnership for the development of six run-of-river hydroelectric projects, totalling around 150MW.
The projects will be built within the Nation’s traditional territories including Rogers Creek, Snowcap Creek, Gowan Creek, Kakila Creek, Tuwasus Creek and Billygoat Creek.
Both the parties are currently in negotiations with the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro for long-term power purchase arrangements.
The BC Treat Commission was signed in April 2013 by the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
The treaty terms include the transfer of lands in the Rogers Creek area where the first hydroelectric project will be developed and the In-SHUCK-ch Nation’s House of Government will be situated.
In-SHUCK-ch Nation chief negotiator Eppa (Gerard Peters) said: "It’s no accident that we’re finalizing our partnership arrangement with Innergex at the same time as we are concluding the treaty.
"A successful treaty means we must begin to pay our own way, and our green energy projects will make that possible. For the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, this means moving away from dependency and taking our proper place within Canada."
