$2.4M energy, culture and tourism boost slated for Nootka Island: Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation

First Nations culture at the forefront of GNFL’s round 13

The football community is set to recognise and celebrate First Nations’ culture and their contributions to the local footy scene in Community Bank Geraldton GNFL’s annual Indigenous round this weekend.

Renewable microgrid to support clean energy, tourism and cultural revitalization

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (MMFN) is building a $2.4-million renewable-diesel hybrid microgrid at Yuquot (Friendly Cove) on Nootka Island. The project aims to provide clean, reliable power for community and visitor facilities and reduce reliance on portable generators. The new system includes a powerhouse and distribution network and is expected to cut diesel consumption by roughly 95 per cent. “Yuquot is the heart of our Nation and a …

$2.4M energy, culture and tourism boost slated for Nootka Island: Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation

A $2.4M renewable microgrid energy project led by the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (MMFN) is coming to Nootka Island to establish a reliable clean energy grid that supports year-round tourism, cultural gatherings and long-term economic growth. The nation is building a renewable-diesel hybrid microgrid at Yuquot (Friendly Cove), on the southwestern tip of Nootka Island. Located off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, the rugged and remot…