What does it take for Indigenous Nations to move from beingconsulted on energy projects to actually owning the power system - and the benefits that come with it?
Guy Lonechild, member of White Bear First Nation andPresident and CEO of the First Nations Power Authority (FNPA), joins the podcast to unpack the path to Indigenous energy sovereignty and the policy barriers that continue to slow progress. He shares how FNPA grew from addressing underrepresentation in the electricity sector into a nationalorganization supporting Indigenous-led energy development across Canada.
The conversation explores why meaningful engagement mustinclude real economic participation, how Indigenous Nations can lead projects across the full lifecycle from development to operations, and why solar and battery storage offer practical cost-saving opportunities for communities. Guy also discusses the realities of new nuclear development, workforce pathways for Indigenous youth and the growing concerns around fast-tracked major projects legislation.
