NeeStaNan involves First Nations, through their tribal councils, from all across the prairies in creating a utility corridor from the inland provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan through Manitoba to the sea through Hudson Bay. Phase One and the most critical phase is that taking place here in Manitoba where the plan is to build a hard bed rail line from Amery, just beyond Gillam, to a point in the vicinity of the old Port Nelson. The exact location of the Port will be determined after engineering and eco studies have been completed.
In Manitoba, members of the Board include Chief Morris Beardy of Fox Lake Cree Nation, former chief Robert Wavey and Former chief Walter Spence of Fox Lake, Marshall Murdock of Fisher River Cree Nation, Sanford Gauthier of Peavine Settlement in Alberta and others, guided by businessman Robyn Lore of Alberta.
This project is a way for First Nations to take an active part in the Canadian economy as equal partners in a project that will deliver new value to all citizens.
Phase 1:
• Right of way development from Gillam to tidewater at the mouth of the Nelson River.
• Assemble land for port operations
• Near term objective to achieve Potash & LNG exports.
Phase 2:
• Assemble the corridor from FT mac to Gillam
• Objective: rail & pipeline
• Large scale LNG facility at Port Nelson
Subject to community, environmental, engineering and economic feasibility
