Small reactors could empower First Nations with energy security


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Indigenous communities in Ontario, Saskatchewan get on the ground floor of this emerging technology Emily Whetung MacInnes was hesitant when Ontario Power Generation (OPG) approached her community of Curve Lake First Nation for their input about building Canada's first on-grid small nuclear reactor (SMR). OPG is planning a 300-megawatt SMR at its Darlington site, east of Toronto, on the traditional land of Curve Lake. The provincial utility wanted to ensure that Indigenous voices were heard. As one of the signatory communities in the Williams Treaty (1923), Curve Lake was invited to be part of the conversation about any environmental concerns...