The following remarks were given by Carol Kobliski from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation at the Wuskwatim Power Generation and Transmission Projects Public Hearing.
“Despite what Manitoba President and CEO Bob Brennan and Hydro Minister Tim Sale might say, suicides, alcohol abuse and violence are an aftermath of Hydro development and they should do something about it immediately.” – Carol Kobliski, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN)
Testimony of Carol Kobliski from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Wuskwatim Power Generation and Transmission Projects Public Hearing. (June 8, 2004). Transcript of Hearings Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Winnipeg, MB. Volume 31; page 5939. Retrieved from the MCEC website: http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/wuskwatim-power-generation-and-transmission-projects/doc/Transcripts/june804.txt
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