Muskrat Dam First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power (opens original article in a new tab)

Muskrat Dam First Nation in Ontario gained grid electricity connection, ending decades of diesel dependency, as part of a larger project linking remote communities to the provincial power grid.

• Muskrat Dam First Nation connected to Ontario power grid on April 9, 2026, ending reliance on diesel generators.
• Wataynikaneyap Power project connects 17 remote First Nations to grid through 1,800 km transmission system.
• Community will redirect costs from diesel transport to other priorities, with plans for new infrastructure and housing.