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Winds of Syex̣t: A New Community-Led Identity for Lower
LNIB members chose the new name and logo through a community contest, reflecting local identity and a 142.8 MW project partnership with Capstone.
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Lower Nicola Indian Band and Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced the Mount Mabel Wind Project has been renamed Winds of Syex̣t, meaning 'tomorrow' or 'future' in nBekepmxcin.
- This 142.8 MW wind energy project is jointly owned by LNIB and Capstone , developed on the traditional territory of the nBekepmx people near Merritt, British Columbia, and secured a 30-year Electricity Purchase Agreement in 2024.
- LNIB members shaped the project identity through a community naming and logo contest, with LNIB Chief Nicholas Peterson and Council selecting the name from Sophie Beckett and artwork by Katie Smith drawn from the Nicola Valley landscape.
- Capstone CEO David Eva said the partnership goes beyond economic interests, aiming to build 'lasting benefit for future generations,' while Peterson added the project puts the Nation in the driver's seat regarding development decisions.
- The new identity marks a project milestone supporting British Columbia's low-carbon future while strengthening local stewardship; the name and logo tell a story of connection to home and responsibility to the land for future generations.
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Winds of Syex̣t: A New Community-led Identity for Lower Nicola Indian Band and Capstone Infrastructure Corporation’s Renewable Energy Project
Merritt, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lower Nicola Indian Band (“LNIB”) and Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (“Capstone”) are pleased to announce that the Mount Mabel Wind Project has been renamed Winds of Syex̣t. The Project is now held…
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