Fox Lake Cree Nation Blockade Ends

A group of protestors had been blocking three Manitoba Hydro sites, claiming that hydro workers destroyed a sacred ceremonial site. (Source: Sheila North Wilson)

Highway 290 blockade ends

CTV Winnipeg, May 14, 2016

Officials from the Fox Lake Cree Nation have confirmed that a blockade on Highway 290 has ended.

A group of protestors had been blocking three Manitoba Hydro sites, claiming that hydro workers destroyed a sacred ceremonial site.

Chief Walter Spence said Manitoba Hydro has committed to work together with the Fox Lake Cree Nation, and rebuild the site.

The protest ended around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. A Manitoba Hydro spokesperson said the company is disheartened the sacred site was damaged.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson confirmed the end of the blockade on twitter Saturday.

Agreement Reached Blockades at 3 MBHydro sites coming down FoxLake ChiefSpence, Councillors n Members THANK everyone pic.twitter.com/WYj4LO0DXv

— Sheila North – Bunibonibee Cree Nation (@TheSheilaNorth) May 15, 2016