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Ras Takac, Board Director

Ras.jpgRas is a multi-disciplined professional engineer with 15 years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, electrical utilities and construction. Competencies include asset management, industry research, Alberta and Saskatchewan relationship building, energy modelling, and project development. As a Transformer, he is able to take a product, person or project from a raw element or idea and change it into something much better. Seeing the vision and the final product required by an organization, Ras works backwards through the process; planning and executing the final product ultimately crafted by the team.

Ras has joined the Iron & Earth board of directors because of the consistency of the “why” of the organization and how it aligns with his personal mission, to create a sustainable energy future for Canada that would ensure the health and equity of workers, our families, communities, economy and the environment. He believes we can meet today's power needs while promoting clean sustainable energy technologies that everyone can benefit from.

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.