Empowering Energy Sovereignty in Délı̨nę, NWT!
Empowering Energy Sovereignty in Délı̨nę, NWT!
In June 2024, Iron & Earth partnered with Gonezu Energy Inc. and Ehtseo Ayha School - Délı̨nę to deliver the Introduction to solar PV system program through our Renewable Skills Initiative. Together, 19 participants were trained on the fundamentals of solar installation, operation, and maintenance during the installation of roof, ground, and wall-mounted off-grid solar systems on 15 cabins.
This initiative is helping to offset reliance on diesel and build energy sovereignty in Délı̨nę, NWT.
This video is a co production between re•gen and Iron & Earth where we saw the opportunity to combine our efforts to empower participants to get informed and get involved in the green economy.
A heartfelt thank you to our funders, partners, and supporters who made this project possible!
Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.