Last week, the National Wah-ila-toos Indigenous Council published a report called “Kinship and Prosperity: Proven Solutions for a Clean Energy Landscape.” It outlines guidelines for incorporating Indigenous voices into Canada’s climate strategy, policy, and legislation. The report is part of $300 million project aimed to reduce diesel reliance in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Since 2022, nearly $100 million has been invested in various projects under Wah-ila-toos to reduce diesel reliance and transition to cleaner, sustainable energy sources.
The report shared that Canada still has a long way to go despite the federal government adopting a climate change policy.
“Indigenous communities have demonstrated leadership in clean energy in the past, since time immemorial,” Sean Brennan, a Haida and Eagle Clan Member, told the Chilliwack Pres.
“Continued progress requires sufficient and equity-driven long-term funding for Indigenous communities and proponents so Indigenous people can really deliver the proven clean energy solutions that are helping to lift these communities out of poverty, to help enable the path to prosperity. A lot of this is really depending on funding and the funding delivery should really be accessible and streamlined.”
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