Qalipu Chief Brendan Mitchell calls for stewardship of the environment

    Tuesday, 3 October 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Chief says we have to be stewards of our environment and think of generations to come with developments, like wind energy.

    Qalipu First Nations Chief Brendan Mitchell says the summer was a season of growth for the band. On Qalipu Today with Lenny Benoit, the Chief says many people aren’t aware of the number of employees there are at the office, with over 80 people working. The Chief says we have to be stewards of our environment and think of generations to come with developments, like wind energy. There are about 25,000 Qalipu members.

     

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