The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nova East Wind to develop, install and operate a leading offshore wind project off the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.The project has been in talks between the two to help build a stronger relationship moving forward. The MoU outlines a cooperation agreement that mutually benefits both parties as progress moves forward. It also looks to lessen any impact on the rights of the Nova Scotia Mi’Kmaq communities in the province.The Mutual Benefits Agreement looks to build on existing Mi’kmaw renewable energy capacities and to create meaningful and direct participation action. Nova East Wind is looking to develop a Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) approach to support a greater understanding of the project, reflecting on the traditional knowledge of First Nations.“Any time work is being considered on the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki, it is important that Mi’kmaw voices are part of those conversations to ensure any developments are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner,” Chief Sidney Peters, Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia said.“The MoU with Nova East Wind will help to open the doors for a dialogue on how we can create a stronger, brighter and greener future for the Mi’kmaw Nation.”The project, that is subject to regulatory approval, will see Nova East Wind install 20 to 25 floating wind turbines 30 kilometres offshore of Goldboro, Nova Scotia in Guysborough County. The whole project will be designed to generate 300 to 400 megawatts (MW) of power, with each floating turbine anticipated to generate 15 MW of energy each.“Offshore wind is Nova Scotia’s greatest opportunity since the Age of Sail,” said Tory Rushton, NS minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “It’s going to help us fight climate change, create green jobs and grow our green economy for generations to come. I’m pleased to see developers working closely with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia.”The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is made up of 12 Chiefs in Nova Scotia and two ex-officio members. The Assembly is the highest level of decision making in the Rights Implementation process on behalf of Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. They make decisions and provide direction for rights implementations in the province.The project is hoping to be fully operational by early 2030 in hopes of supporting Nova Scotia and Canada’s overall decarbonization goals. (ICE TORONTO)

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