"In the Hesquiaht language we have a word that means everything is related, everything is intertwined, everything is one. We want to participate positively to create partnerships and relationships to make the long-term sustainability of our territory a success, where our values take the lead. We see energy as a perfect fit to create autonomy in our village and in our territory. This is a power project but what it means to the Hesquiaht people is an empowerment project."
Carol Anne Hilton, Hesquiaht Nation