Taylor Behn-Tsakoza
Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project
Location
BC Treaty 8 Territory
Description
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza (she/her) is a proud Dene woman from the Fort Nelson and Prophet River First Nations in BC Treaty 8 Territory. Coming from a health and recreation background and years of experience working with Indigenous youth on and off-reserve, clean energy is a new but exciting field that Taylor is honoured to be working in. She is currently the Community Liaison and Research Coordinator for her Nations Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project. Repurposing the Clarke Lake gas field into a sustainable, geothermal project has potential to revolutionize the north and bring food and energy security to her Nation.
Embracing her role as a youth has allowed Taylor to advise and speak to issues that affect Indigenous youth and people at every level of government and society. Taylor’s biggest honour was co-chairing the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council in 2021/22. Building up other young people to be leaders in their communities and beyond is the most meaningful work she has done. Other interests of hers are life promotion, treaty rights and land-based wellness.