Heather Schulten

Heather Schulten, Executive Director of the Nunavut Nukik Sautit Corporation, is leading the charge on a transformative hydroelectric project in Iqaluit. She discusses how local ownership is crucial for self-determination and decision-making in energy initiatives. Schulten emphasizes that reliance on imported diesel undermines Arctic sovereignty and proposes harnessing renewable resources instead. The conversation highlights the significance of Inuit values in the project and its potential to enhance community security and living conditions.