Canada is currently undergoing an energy transformation driven by the urgent need to collectively address climate change across all sectors. Achieving net zero requires the clean power sector to grow significantly over the coming years. Indigenous leadership can and should be at the heart of this shift.
Indigenous nations are rightsholders to vast territories, and electrification efforts will only succeed through respectful partnerships that honour Indigenous jurisdiction and decision-making over these lands and resources. The road to a decarbonized future must include Indigenous consent, participation, governance, and opportunities for ownership in projects.
Join the Canadian Climate Institute and Indigenous Power Coalition on September 8th, 2025 from 1-2 p.m. ET/ 10-11 a.m. PT for a co-hosted webinar highlighting projects led by Indigenous nations that have played a leading role in electricity transmission development in Canada.
This conversation will be moderated by Frank Busch, President and CEO of Kelso Technologies and author of “Grey Eyes: Teaching of the Buffalo”, with introductions from Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director of Clean Energy BC, and Maria Shallard, Director, Indigenous Research at the Canadian Climate Institute. Panelists include:
- Margaret Kenequanash, CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power
- Kahsennenhawke Sky-Deer, CEO and President of Sky-Deer Consulting, Co-Chair of Northeast Grid Planning Forum, and Vice President at Dable Advisory and Consulting Services
- Blaise Fontaine, Director of Engagement, Co-Founder, ProACTIVE Planning Inc., Indigenous Engagement Lead, Co-Founder, Indigenous Power Coalition
Join us to learn how to inform future policies supporting other Indigenous led-developments.
