Clean energy infrastructure and efficient-housing for Canada's Indigenous communities

Representatives from 18 communities across Canada attended three week-long intensive sessions last summer as part of the clean energy capacity-building20/20 Catalysts Program, sharing knowledge and experience in the development of clean energy infrastructure. Riding on that success, this summer the focus will be on energy-efficiency and conservation in community housing.

The 20/20 Catalysts Program currently includes 40 mentors from a wide range of fields; from Indigenous leaders who have completed projects, to the clean energy practitioners who supported them through that process.

"There is an opportunity here to fundamentally change the landscape of energy across Canada. By breaking down silos and enabling Indigenous communities to gain the knowledge needed to enhance their participation in clean energy projects, we unlock potential not found anywhere else." - Chris Henderson, Lumos Energy

Participants in the 2016 20/20 catalyst program © Indigenous Clean Energy

From the Indigenous Clean Energy website :

OUR MISSION.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific and into the Arctic, Canada’s First Peoples are embracing clean energy as a powerful force for change and are partnering, owning, and operating projects. Our mission is to create an inclusive and open Indigenous clean energy community of practice across Canada.

我们的视野。我们的激情。

我们相信，清洁能源项目可以成为加拿大未来的重要组成部分，并成为土著社区恢复活力的力量。我们相信土著社区作为清洁能源项目积极合作伙伴的固有智慧，尊重文化和传统领土。我们相信，在尊重生态、振兴经济和调和关系方面，大量的可再生能源举措将会实现。我们相信，清洁能源项目的收益可以再投资于第一民族(Métis)和全国各地的因纽特人社区的未来。

Our Passion lies in translating this Belief, Trust, Faith and Conviction into enduring change for a better Canada.

WHO WE ARE.

The Indigenous Clean Energy website is championed by Lumos Energy, Clean Energy Advisor and Mentor to Indigenous communities across Canada. Lumos Energy brings extensive experience and innovative strategies to clean energy project development generating a suite of social and economic benefits for Indigenous communities and peoples. We are Facilitators, Collaborators and Team Builders openly sharing our knowledge and know-how with Indigenous communities to strengthen capacity and leadership skills. Our eyes are on the end result: clean, sustainable clean energy projects for all.

All are encouraged and welcome to contribute content and resources to the Indigenous Clean Energy website. If you want to be a part of this great initiative, contact Eryn Stewart at[email protected]for more details, learn more about this initiative in the video below.