Carrying Power in a Good Way: Indigenous Leadership in Transmission Development

Indigenous nations are rightsholders to vast territories, and electrification efforts will only succeed through respectful partnerships that honour Indigenous jurisdiction and decision-making over these lands and resources. The road to a decarbonized future must include Indigenous consent, participation, governance, and opportunities for ownership in projects.

Join the Canadian Climate Institute and Indigenous Power Coalition on September 8th, 2025 from 1-2 p.m. ET/ 10-11 a.m. PT for a co-hosted webinar highlighting projects led by Indigenous nations that have played a leading role in electricity transmission development in Canada.

This conversation will be moderated by Frank Busch, President and CEO of Kelso Technologies and author of “Grey Eyes: Teaching of the Buffalo”, with introductions from Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director of Clean Energy BC, and Maria Shallard, Director, Indigenous Research at the Canadian Climate Institute. Panelists include:

• Margaret Kenequanash, CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power
• Kahsennenhawke Sky-Deer, CEO and President of Sky-Deer Consulting, Co-Chair of Northeast Grid Planning Forum, and Vice President at Dable Advisory and Consulting Services
• Blaise Fontaine, Director of Engagement, Co-Founder, ProACTIVE Planning Inc., Indigenous Engagement Lead, Co-Founder, Indigenous Power Coalition

Join us to learn how to inform future policies supporting other Indigenous led-developments.