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Indigenous Climate Leadership

Across Canada, Indigenous communities are leading climate action—shaping new approaches to clean energy, circular manufacturing, forestry, and environmental stewardship, demonstrating how to build true resilience. Their leadership, knowledge, and experience are driving economic growth and shaping Canada’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Browse the latest articles, announcements, and perspectives on Indigenous-led climate action, cleantech innovation, and community-driven solutions.

September 30, 2026 Article clean energy How Indigenous Climate Leadership Is Shaping Clean Energy Explore how Indigenous leadership is shaping clean energy across Canada by prioritizing community needs, building impactful partnerships, and integrating local knowledge. View Article
October 16, 2025 Announcement New Podcast Spotlights Innovative Housing Solutions in Canada’s Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities Using first-hand accounts, Rural Impact and One Bowl Housing demonstrate the gaps in accessible, affordable housing in Canada and the innovative organizations addressing these barriers. View Announcement
June 19, 2025 Article cleantech adoption Celebrating Indigenous Leadership in Cleantech Adoption Indigenous communities are leading clean energy, climate resilience, and innovation in Canada. On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour their vital leadership and lasting impact. View Article
June 10, 2025 Announcement clean energy, innovation challenges Lighthouse Energy Wins Clean Energy Challenge, Partners with Fort Folly First Nation Lighthouse Energy will have the opportunity to pitch their technology to the Fort Folly First Nation community and help them reduce grid dependency, lower costs and emissions, and build long-term sustainability. View Announcement
March 13, 2025 Announcement innovation challenges Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy: Amlamgog First Nation Calls for Microgrid Solutions Foresight has partnered with Fort Folly First Nation to launch the Amlagog Community Microgrid Innovation Challenge, seeking scalable, renewable energy technologies that enhance community energy resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to economic self-sufficiency. View Announcement
November 19, 2024 Article sustainability policy Resilience and Innovation: How Marginalized Communities Are Shaping a Sustainable Future Marginalized communities are already living in 2050, both in climate impacts and their ability to adapt. How can marginalized communities contribute to a more sustainable future, and what do diverse teams bring to innovation and entrepreneurship? View Article
September 30, 2024 Article Honouring Indigenous Leadership on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As we work towards net zero for generations to come, it's crucial that we recognize the invaluable generational knowledge of Indigenous communities, and together build meaningful partnerships that safeguard our shared environment for future generations. View Article
January 13, 2022 Announcement Resilient Housing Solutions Wanted! Can you help Kanaka Bar and Lytton, BC build back better? The village and surrounding area were destroyed by wildfires in June 2021. Now, a community-led project is taking an innovative approach to rebuilding. View Announcement
January 13, 2022 Announcement Partners launch resilient housing solutions project at Kanaka Bar to assist with rebuild of fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., region The project is expected to reveal sustainable new build and retrofitting solutions not only for Kanaka Bar’s members, Lytton residents and the surrounding region, but also all Canadians looking to make their homes resilient to ever-increasing extreme weather events. View Announcement