Empowering Indigenous Communities through Renewable Energy

This chapter shares the experiences of Indigenous communities engaging in clean energy projects, particularly focusing on the success of solar initiatives in Gull Bay First Nation and the challenges faced in Seisidenay First Nation. It explores the historical and logistical obstacles to implementing renewable energy, highlighting the lingering effects of trauma from past relocations. The narrative emphasizes the importance of community resilience, leadership shifts, and the potential for alignment between climate solutions and Indigenous reconciliation.