Dear Minister Sala and Mr. Wilson,

On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) leadership, I am demanding a meeting to
address Manitoba Hydro’s ongoing failures and obligations to northern First Nations. The situation in
Pimicikamak Cree Nation represents not only a service breakdown but a pattern of systemic and
longstanding pattern of neglect that can no longer be dismissed, minimized, or deflected of Manitoba
Hydro’s obligations, ongoing impacts, and immediate responsibilities to First Nations. Direct
conversations regarding Pimicikamak Cree Nation, who continue to experience severe and unacceptable
disruptions in services, infrastructure reliability, and community safety which are all directly related to
Manitoba Hydro’s operations.

For decades, northern First Nations have faced the environmental, social and economic consequences of
hydroelectric development without receiving the standard of service, partnership, or respect that
Manitoba Hydro publicly commits to. Despite repeated attempts to engage constructively, First Nations
continue to face unsafe service interruptions, unresolved infrastructure deficiencies, and slow or
incomplete responses to critical community needs.

Manitoba Hydro administration’s recent media statement attempting to attribute the Cross Lake power
outage to alleged gunfire at a hydro line is unacceptable, irresponsible and inflammatory. This reckless
narrative not only distracts from Hydro’s operational shortcomings; it actively endangers community
members by creating public misconceptions and hostilities towards Pimicikamak Cree Nation citizens.
Such conduct is beneath the standard expected of a provincial Crown corporation and raises serious
concerns about Hydro’s governance culture and crisis management practices.

Given the urgency of the situation, please provide your availability within the next week as we intend to
proceed without delay. Please contact Dorothy Smith, Executive Assistant, to schedule the meeting date
and time.