Forum aims to address transportation gaps in Indigenous communities
"The first-ever First Nations Low-Carbon Transportation Forum took place May 27-2
Clean Energy
The Role of Indigenous Leadership in Carbon Removal
In this video, Harvey McLeod, Chief of Upper Nicola Band, Okanagan Nation, and Darrell Brown, founder of Kisik Clean Energy, discuss the urgent need for carbon removal. They highlight how climate change is shifting the way we live, and emphasize the need for Indigenous leadership and full involvement in building carbon removal solutions.
New First Nations centre coming to B.C. to give economic development guidance
Centre will look at how to better benefit from sectors such as forestry, mining and natural gas.
A group of 204 First Nations in B.C. will soon have one central hub to look toward for support and advice on economic development.
The B.C. Assembly of First Nations announced Tuesday (Oct. 11) the launch of its new Centre of Excellence in First Nations Economic Development, along with a $1.2-million injection from the province.
Taku River Tlingit run-of-river project
CBC's Northbeat reports on Xeitl, a Tlingit-owned power company that recently built a run-of-river, two-megawatt hydro power project on Pine Creek about five kilometres from Atlin. The hydro plant began operations on April 1, 2009, allowing Atlin to turn off its diesel-powered electricity generator. Each year, Atlin has burned almost 1.5 million litres of fuel which created 4,500 tonnes of greenhouse gases. The new run-of-river hydro plant will reduce Atlins carbon footprint the equivalent of removing 1,600 cars from city streets.
Judith Sayers, First Nation run of river hydro trailblazer
Judith Sayers is the former chief of the Hupacasath First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Port Alberni. When she was chief she negotiated the construction of a 6.5 megawatt run of river project that met high environmental standards and ensured the First Nation had a majority ownership stake. Learn all about it here.
Jimmie Creek Run-Of-River Hydro Project - Green Energy - First Nations Partnership
shishalh Nation Chief Calvin Craigan and Regional Chief of British Columbia Shane Gottfriedson take a tour of Klahoose First Nation's and Alterra Power's Jimmie Creek Run-Of-River Hydro Project…a blueprint for First Nations Partnerships for Green Energy projects in Canada.
Getting Ready Kitsumkalum Youth Climate Change Music Video
Watch and share this music video composed and performed by Kitsumkalum Youth & ‘Na Aksa Gyilak’yoo School with the help of performing artist Rachelle van Zanten and Elijah Larsen. Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife received direction from band council to research Climate Change, its many effects on the land, and food security.
Kanaka Bar Indian Band & Community Power: Energy savings for tomorrow
Chief Patrick Michell from Kanaka Bar Indian Band talks about how Community Power is helping his community to achieve their energy self-sufficiency goals.
A Home Warming Story - Energy Efficiency & Savings at Kwadacha First Nation
Note: This is an updated version of a video posted in 2016.
T'Sou-ke First Nation: A leader in the innovative use of renewable energy in Canada
See how the T'Sou-ke First Nation on Vancouver Island has become a leader in the innovative use of renewable energy in Canada and how it became the most solar intensive community in Canada. For more information about Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, please visit. For more information about T'Sou-ke First Nation, please visit.
Read a transcript of this video on the AANDC web site.