The Green Transition and Indigenous Communities – ICC

November 27, 2025

Indigenous communities are at the forefront of leadership and implementation in the transition to a net-zero economy in Canada. Through active investment and ownership in the clean-energy transition, Indigenous communities across Canada are showing how economic development and environmental stewardship are complements.

From Participation to Ownership

Recent data underscore this shift: today, First Nations, Métis and Inuit entities are partners or beneficiaries in nearly 20 % of Canada’s existing electricity-generating infrastructure —and almost all of that is renewable energy. In addition, there are nearly 200 medium-to-large (≥1 MW) renewable-energy projects with Indigenous involvement, and around 2,000 smaller micro or community systems now in operation or development.

Read More: https://www.indigenouschambermb.ca/2025/11/26/the-green-transition-and-indigenous-communities/