A First Nations business group in Canada is answering Manitoba Hydro's call to expand wind power generation in the province.

Minegoziibe Anishinabe Economic Development Corporation (MAED) announced on Monday it had answered the Crown corporation's request regarding the development of 600 megawatts of new wind power.

The organisation said it is looking to create a 200-megawatt wind energy project in southernwestern Manitoba, CTV News reports.

Minegoziibe Anishinabe Chief Derek Nepinak said he believes "First Nations and Indigenous people broadly within Manitoba are part of tomorrow's energy solutions".

"There's lots of room at the table for future solutions, along with diversifying energy creation in Manitoba," he said.

Chief Nepinak said MAED has interviewed about a dozen potential partners, including both domestic and international renewable energy businesses, and have narrowed their search down to two possible options.

The chief noted the project could cost more than C$600 million (AUD 623 million), adding that he expects more details by summer.

"We're not doing this for ourselves today. We're doing this for the next generation and the generation after that," he said.

"Our children need to feel that their future is being protected and it's being supported by the leaders of today and we're doing that by participating in this sustainable energy project."

Manitoba Hydro put out a call in October of last year to help bring Indigenous majority-owned wind power to the province.

CTV News reports the Manitoba Metis Federation is also in talks for a 200-megawatt wind energy project.