Clear Sky Connections set to break ground on First Nations fibre network

WINNIPEG – Clear Sky Connections (CSC) is set to begin initial construction on its new fibre network designed to bring high speed connectivity to Manitoba’s First Nations.The Indigenous-owned network operator said that it has received consent from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House), Norway House Cree Nation and Pimicikamak (Cross Lake) to act as gateway communities for connecting other communities to high speed Internet as the network is built.All three communities have agreed to partner with CSC and provide some funding for the project. The build is scheduled to begin this summer with the fibre anticipated to be connected by the end...