Indigenous Clean Energy

This year’s 20/20 Catalysts had their first on-site in Six Nations of the Grand River, located on the traditional territory and home of the Six Nations peoples- the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora.

The Catalysts spent most of the week digging into their curriculum with sessions led by experienced mentors, and took time to enjoy the scenery of Six Nations and visit local spots.

During the week, they were welcomed at the Sour Springs Longhouse by clan mothers, chiefs, and faith keepers, they toured the Hagersville Battery Storage project, and were able to participate in a basket weaving workshop and traditional social dances with the Six Nations Smoke Dancers and Oneida singers.

Overall, it was a great week of learning and building connections during the ten-year anniversary of the 20/20 Catalysts Program!

We're continuing to highlight our previous cohort's ImaGENation projects, featuring a solar-powered greenhouse led by Oriana Bee-Johnson!

Across the islands of Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation, Oriana's community faces challenges that go beyond distance. There is limited access to fresh food, along with high energy costs and growing pressure from climate change. Oriana's project responds to those challenges with a powerful idea: a solar-powered greenhouse that grows food and generates its own clean energy, completely off the grid.

This greenhouse turns natural energy into nourishment, using solar panels to power lighting, irrigation, and climate control. It creates a year-round growing environment that reduces dependency on imports and cuts emissions. ☀️

With applications for the third cohort of the Project Accelerator now open, Bringing It Home will be hosting an information session to provide a comprehensive overview of the program and application process.

The Project Accelerator is an 18-month program that offers Project Stewards training, resources, and access to a national network of experts and mentors to support the development of Indigenous energy efficiency housing projects.

Whether you are a potential applicant or simply interested in learning more about the program, we welcome you to join us for this session on June 16 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT!

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dQhyvl0lTIWTWg8aJlu3Ig #/registration

New clean energy projects with Indigenous co-ownership are continuing to rise, with major new procurements or calls for power and transmission development in every province or territory!

Our latest National Survey, Regenerative Energy, provides data and metrics that highlight Indigenous leadership and ownership of clean energy projects across Turtle Island. The scale of Indigenous clean energy participation is experiencing dramatic, impactful growth, building on over two decades of participation in every region of the country.

Have you had a chance to read it yet? Check it out: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/regenerative-energy-national-survey-2026/

June is National Indigenous History Month—a time to honour Indigenous kin, their histories, cultures, resilience, and ongoing contributions across these lands now called Canada. It’s also a time to reflect on our responsibilities, deepen our understanding, commit to meaningful allyship, and continue to reflect on the land we each occupy.

Here are some ways to engage, learn, and support Indigenous communities this month and beyond:
- Learn whose land you’re on. Tools like Native-Land.ca can help you understand the traditional territories, languages, and treaties connected to where you live and work.
- Attend local events and celebrations. Many communities host powwows, cultural gatherings, workshops, and teachings throughout June.
- Support Indigenous-owned businesses, artists, and makers. Your purchases directly strengthen Indigenous economies and creative expression.
- Engage with Indigenous storytelling. Read books, watch films, or listen to podcasts created by Indigenous authors, filmmakers, and knowledge keepers.

On Fridays this month, we will be sharing about Indigenous change-makers and artists on our stories- so be sure to check it out!

Photo from Chiefswood Park in Six Nations of the Grand River

Something exciting has just launched 👉 the Climate Leadership Story Hub!

Led by Concordia Professor Aphrodite Salas, this multimedia journalism platform documents Indigenous-led clean energy transitions and responds directly to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 86, which calls on journalism schools to educate on Indigenous histories and the legacy of colonialism.

"Through relationships, I have come to understand that good journalism in this context is not about telling stories. It is about sharing them with permission, care, and ongoing accountability to the people whose stories they are." – Aphrodite Salas

We're especially proud to see so many members of the Indigenous Clean Energy family featured in these powerful stories.

Take a moment to check out the work and the leaders behind it!

Home - Climate Leadership Story Hub The Climate Leadership Story Hub is a multimedia journalism and community-engaged research platform documenting Indigenous-led clean energy transitions.

The Bringing It Home Project Accelerator is accepting applications for its third cohort! This program aims to support Indigenous communities and housing organizations in the development of energy-efficient housing projects.

The 18-month training program will equip participants, known as Project Stewards, with the necessary skills, knowledge and tools to conceptualize, design, and plan large-scale energy-efficient projects in their communities.

With access to a national network of experts and mentors, Project Stewards will gain a better understanding of the different aspects involved in managing a successful energy-efficient housing project.

Apply by July 31, 2026, to join the next Project Accelerator cohort here: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/our-programs/bringing-it-home/project-accelerator/

Across the globe, Indigenous communities are leading, learning, and driving change in the clean energy space.

These maps from our Annual Report highlights the individuals and teams that participated in our programs, and the relationships and meaningful collaborations that the Global Hub has formed with Indigenous kin in 2025.

We’re proud to work alongside so many inspiring people!

Check out more of our highlights in our 2025 Annual Report here: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/2025-annual-report/

Attention video editors!

We are looking for an editor to work on a series of high-quality educational videos for an online course focused on energy efficiency.

The video editor will be responsible for transforming presentation recordings into finalized videos aligned with voiceovers, incorporating supplemental visual assets, and ensuring consistency across the full video series.

We will be producing 34 videos with the bulk of the work occurring from August 1 – September 30, 2026, and some draft edits occurring in October, 2026.

View the full Scope of Work here:https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Video-Editor-Scope-of-Work.pdf

Please share this with your networks, and if this sounds like a fit for you, email us at [email protected] including a sample of your work.