Wanted: Program Coordinator
Position Summary We are looking for the next member of our program leadership team: a highly-motivated project and program coordinator who can help prepare project proposals, and create comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports. This individual will work...
The Indigenous Clean Energy Network Celebrates Funding for Wataynikaneyap Power
Today, we celebrate the tireless work of the Indigenous leaders of Wataynikaneyap Power, who’s efforts paid off again last week, as the Government of Canada committed $60 million towards the completion of a transmission line connecting Pikangikum First Nation to the...
Logistics Coordinator Wanted!
Position Summary We are looking for an organized logistics coordinator that will be responsible for coordinating all on-site logistics for the 20/20 Catalysts Program. This individual will work closely with the Program Manager of the Program, and will work on a range...
The Off-Grid Monitor
This monitor summarizes all of the initiatives looking to tackle energy issues (including diesel reliance) in off-grid communities. All across Canada efforts are being made to address energy security in the communities most directly affected by climate change. The aim...
Canada’s Climate Change Challenge
The importance and impacts of Indigenous inclusion in Canada's climate action efforts Can Canada effectively combat climate change and achieve national greenhouse gas reduction targets without the direct participation and inclusion of our country’s Indigenous...
2017 Catalysts – Applications Open!
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2017 20/20 Catalysts Program are now open! The 20/20 Catalysts Program is the country's leading Indigenous clean energy capacity building program. The Program is an opportunity for individuals from Indigenous...
Catalyst Program Artist Spotlight
The 20/20 Catalyst Program is pleased to introduce our two Wakefield feature artists, Linda Vanderlee and Emilio Wawatie, who will be participating in the first On-site Intensive Session beginning on July 10. Inspired by such themes as community engagement, Indigenous...
Only Two Spots Left: 20/20 Catalysts Program
There are only two catalyst positions left to fill in 2016 20/20 Catalysts Program and with just over a month until the program inauguration, we are looking for applicants. If this program interests you apply here. Applications will be accepted until JUNE 24th. About...
We’re Hiring! 20/20 Catalysts Program Coordinator
Lumos Energy is hiring a Program Coordinator for the 20/20 Catalysts Program. We're looking for someone to help us manage the logistics for the Program. The position will run for 6-8 weeks and preference will be given to Indigenous applicants between the ages of...
Real Reconciliation: Advancing Indigenous – Business Clean Energy Relationships
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission made a loud and clear call for a new era of people-centered and respect-based relationships between Indigenous Communities and Canada. The Commission and its recommendations, was a watershed moment for our country. Can Canadian...
Support for Fort McMurray
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the families who have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the forest fires that continue to wreak havoc in Fort McMurray. We are heartened by the efforts of Fort McKay First Nation and all of the other volunteers and...
20/20 Team Joins the Access to Energy Conversation
1 in 5 people in the World live without access to electricity. A further one billion people live without reliable access to electricity - this includes many communities here in Canada. This week, the Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) is working to address this...
New Article in the First Nations Drum!
The nationally published Indigenous newspaper, First Nations Drum, sees the potential clean energy has for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people in Canada. Knowing how big a sector it is but how little people know about it and its potential, they reached out to us to...
Diesel to Renewables. How do we get there?
Last week’s announcement from Prime Minister Trudeau and President Obama was an extremely positive and promising one. For the first time, we are seeing a broad-based federal commitment to act on the diesel dependency of the almost 300 northern and remote communities....
20/20 Catalysts Program Officially Launches!
We are pleased to announce that the 20/20 Catalysts Program officially launched at the Assembly of First Nations Forum on Energy this past February. Chris Henderson, Lead Mentor and Program Designer, had the opportunity to address the over 500 attendees over the...