The following remarks were given by Cathy Merrick (Read by Shirley Robinson) from Pimicikamak Okimawin at the Keeyask Generation Project Public Hearings.
“The existing massive project is killing our lifeline, our waters, which is the lifeblood of Mother Earth. When you flood lands, the plants and trees are poisoned, and so are all other living creatures which we rely on for sustenance.” – Cathy Merrick, Pimicikamak Okimawin (Statement read by Shirley Robinson)
Testimony of Cathy Merrick from Pimicikamak Okimawin. As read by Shirley Robinson. Keeyask Generation Project Public Hearings. (December 4, 2013). Transcript of Hearings Held at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, MB. Volume 22; page 5033. Retrieved from the MCEC website: http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/keeyask-generation-project/doc/Transcripts/Transcripts_-_Keeyask_Winnipeg_Hearing_Dec_4,20131.pdf
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