CEDAR project parter the Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc. (PRGI) represents the interests of the Peskotomuhkati Nation in Canada. This page contains information that PRGI wants to share with the public related to the energy transition, particularly nuclear power.
Our work together is part of the CEDAR project Participatory Action Research (Study 3) which supports climate and environmental activists and leaders and Indigenous knowledge holders to share their messages with the public.
Research, reports and fact sheets
2025-February 16. The three main reasons many scientists, politicians, economists, Indigenous nations and ordinary people oppose new nuclear development. One-page info sheet prepared by the CEDAR project for PRGI. Available HERE.
2024-November. PRGI and CEDAR jointly published a major research report, Indigenous views on Nuclear Energy and Radioactive Waste, and a 10-minute video, Askomiw Ksanaqak (Forever Dangerous) – Indigenous Nations Resist Nuclear Colonialism. along with information and photos from the launch event at St. Thomas University. All are available HERE.
2024-June 1. Nuclear reactor(s) on Peskotomuhkati homeland. Fact sheet prepared by CEDAR and PRGI. Available HERE.
Published articles
2025-January 6. Passamaquoddy Nation member William ‘Eric’ Altvater wrote an op-ed published by The Hill Times and the NB Media Co-op, First Nations chiefs shouldn’t be duped by ‘nuclear-is-green’ deception. Read it HERE.
2024-June 10. Story by CEDAR’s Abby Bartlett in the NB Media Co-op: Chief Akagi requests public hearing to review any new governance arrangement for the Point Lepreau nuclear reactor on Peskotomuhkati homeland. Read it HERE.
2023-October. Peskotomuhkati Nation in Canada Chief Hugh Akagi and CEDAR lead investigator Susan O’Donnell wrote an article: New Brunswick Indigenous communities and Canadians need facts about SMNRs, not sales hype. The Hill Times published it on September 28 and it was republished by the NB Media Co-op on October 2. An edited version was published by the Telegraph Journal on October 14. Read it HERE.
Letters
2024-June 28. Letter from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to PRGI in response to the letter sent May 29 asking for an-person public hearing on any application to change the ownership of the Point Lepreau nuclear reactor. The CNSC confirmed that such a request has not been received, and that the PRGI request will be “considered by the Commission in determining the format of such a public hearing.” CNSC letter available HERE.
2024-May 29. PRGI letter to the President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, with several requests including holding an in-person public hearing for the proposed co-ownership of the Point Lepreau nuclear reactor. Available HERE.