(Ohsweken, ON) Six Nations of the Grand River has been acknowledged by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) for its’ meaningful commitment to renewable energy in the province. At the annual OSEA Powering Prosperity Awards banquet held last night at the Fontana Primavera Hospitality & Convention Centre in Vaughan, on behalf of Six Nations Elected Council and the entire Community, Six Nations Development Corporation (SNDC) proudly accepted the Aboriginal Project of the Year Award for their efforts to develop and sponsor a Rooftop Solar Project at Six Nations’ Oneida Business Park.

The development, and first solar investment located within the Six Nations community, will generate 500 kilowatts of energy with 2,307 solar panels and is expected to generate no less than 2.5 million in consolidated net cash flow to the community of Six Nations. Construction of the project began in May 2015 and was completed in October 2015.

“It is a great honour to be acknowledged by the OSEA for our deep commitment to clean energy,” said Matt Jamieson, President/CEO of Six Nations Development Corporation. “Through sustainable development projects and initiatives such as this, we are consistently working to build a greener community that will generate resources and provide a steady revenue for our future generations.”

“The success of this project is the result of a clear vision, sound planning, and a strong collaborative partnership with the County of Brant,” said Six Nations Chief Hill. “We accept this award with gratitude and will continue working towards a clean and sustainable future.”

SNEC and SNDC have worked diligently to create a strong professional and neighbourly partnership with the County of Brant, who hold a 10% equity investment in the project.

With Six Nations involved in a number of significant wind and energy initiatives, expected to generate close to $100 million in revenues for the community, this is the second year in a row that Six Nations of the Grand River and Matt Jamieson have been recognized by the OSEA.

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For more than fourteen years the OSEA has been at the forefront of the energy sector, working with various organizations to champion sustainable energy that will power, heat, cool and move Ontario’s prosperity by creating jobs, resilient communities and healthy environments.

For more information on the OSEA, visit: http://www.ontario-sea.org/

For more information on Six Nations Development Corporation, visit: https://sndevcorp.ca/

To learn more about other Six Nations’ projects and initiatives, visit: http://www.snfuture.com/

Contact: Nichole Kohoko External Project Coordinator, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation
(519) 753-1950
nkohoko@sndevcorp.ca

Victoria Racette Communications Officer, Six Nations Elected Council
(519) 445-2201
adpr@sixnations.ca

Six Nations of the Grand River is the most populated First Nation in Canada, with more than 26,000 members. Located in Southwestern Ontario, between Brantford, Caledonia, and Hagersville, it is the only First Nation in North America wherein all six Haudenosaunee nations – Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga and Tuscarora – live together. Six Nations Elected Council is committed to building a strong, prosperous and healthy community through key investments in community priorities, including infrastructure, education, health, culture and land rights. Follow Six Nations Elected Council on Facebook or Twitter @SixNationsEC