Wôlinak, Odanak, Kingsey Falls (Canada), April 21, 2026 – The Odanak Abenaki Council, the Wôlinak Abenaki Council, W8banaki and Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announce the signing of a framework agreement marking the beginning of a long‑term partnership.
This agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration on the development of renewable energy project on Ndakina, the ancestral territory of the W8banakiak (Abenaki). It defines the guiding principles, mutual commitments, and practical mechanisms that will shape the relationship between Boralex and the W8banaki Nation in the years to come.
The agreement is intended to support reconciliation effortsby fostering a shared understanding of the potential impacts of projects on the rights and interests of the W8banakiak, while providing a foundation for the negotiation of project‑specific collaboration agreements. These agreements will focus on mitigating impacts and creating positive lasting benefits for the Nation throughout the full life cycle of the projects. The framework agreement also opens the door to various forms of W8banakiak participation, including , including potential equity participation in projects.
A Partnership Rooted in the Territory
Boralex, whose head office is located in Kingsey Falls, acknowledges that its offices are situated on the Ndakina, the ancestral territory of the W8banakiak. This recognition goes beyond symbolism; it marks the starting point of a sincere and ongoing commitment to the Nation and its members.
Indigenous communities play a central role in how Boralex designs and delivers its projects. The company firmly believes that renewable energy development must be carried out with communities, not simply near them. Boralex also recognizes the ancestral and treaty rights of the W8banakiak, as recognized and affirmed through the Oswegatchie and Kahnawake Peace and Friendship Treaties, as well as the principles set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.