Planning for satellite broadband connections in Attawapiskat FN on video
Keewaytinook Okimakanak (K-Net Services) is working with Attawapiskat, Peawanuck and Marten Falls First Nations to construct a C-Band satellite earthstation for the community's broadband connection. FedNor is providing the funding to Keewaytinook Okimakanak to coordinate this construction project with the three remote First Nations.
On May 2, Carl Seibel (FedNor Telecom Project Officer), Blair Electronics (the contractors for installing the C-Band earthstation and cable plant), Cal Kenny and myself flew to Attawapiskat (on the James Bay coast) and then Peawanuck (on the Hudson's Bay coast) the next day. Cal took along the video camera to capture a short story about the community and the work being done in preparation for their new broadband satellite connection that is being installed over this summer.
The links to his 3:30 minute video are ...