OTTAWA, ON, January 19, 2024 — ImaGENation, a national capacity-building and mentorship program for Indigenous youth, is now accepting application for their second cohort. The program is facilitated in partnership between Indigenous Clean Energy, SevenGen, and Student Energy.
CAIRNS, QLD, October 23, 2023 — A new transformative 5-day program designed to empower First Nations people to drive First Nations participation in and ownership of clean energy solutions in communities and negotiate partnership, equity and ownership outcomes is being held this week in Cairns, with 30 First Nations leaders attending.
OTTAWA, ON, October 16, 2023 — First Nations leaders from Australia and Canada are meeting with the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen on 17th October and Members of Parliament and over 40 clean energy leaders on the 18th to share Canada’s experience and learnings to successfully ensure First Nations partner in Australia’s energy transition.
VANCOUVER, BC, July 25, 2023 – Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), along with the 20/20 Catalysts Program, are proud to host the sixth annual Indigenous Clean Energy Forum on July 28, 2023, on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
OTTAWA, ON, June 9, 2023 – The 20/20 Catalysts Program, Indigenous Clean Energy’s flagship capacity-building program, will host the second on-site session (from June 8 to 16) in Saskatoon, Treaty 6 territory, to continue the learning experience and networking opportunities the program provides for participants.
OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2023 – Recognizing the crucial role that young people play in the transition to a sustainable future, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), supported by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is announcing new funding available for job opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 18 to 30 in the clean energy and renewables sector.
Canada’s National Observer — Solutions to the housing crisis in Indigenous communities should be viewed holistically and include cultural, health and energy-efficiency outcomes, a new report says.
Corporate Knights — Indigenous Peoples in Canada have become renewable-energy powerhouses. Now they’re using their knowledge to help Indigenous communities across the world.
The Future Economy — Aside from Crown and private utilities, Indigenous communities and businesses are the largest clean energy asset holders, with an equity share or defined benefit agreements in approximately 20% of all clean energy generation infrastructure in Canada.
Northern Energy Capital — Recently, we had the opportunity to delve into a fascinating conversation with Grace Nakimayak who graciously shared insights in her participation in a Indigenous Clean Energy Mentorship Program and she shed some light on the remarkable initiatives taking place within her community in Paulatuk, Northwest Territories.
Mongabay — While a growing number of renewable energy projects are either Indigenous-led or include Indigenous people as partners, many still come at the expense of Indigenous rights.
The Globe and Mail — When electric vehicle chargers open on Saskatchewan’s Little Black Bear First Nation in June, they will be among the first Level 3 chargers in operation that are owned by a First Nation in Canada.
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