Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.
Environment and Climate Change Canada said on Tuesday, July 8, it will be providing a total of $40 million dollars to fund 13 Indigenous-led energy projects across Canada.
The K’Ăłmoks First Nation on Vancouver Island will receive nearly $690,000 for its community solar project to install residential solar panels.
The Gitlaxt’aamiks Village Government, a Nisg̱a’a community located about 80-kilometres north of Terrace, will receive over $2.8 million to purchase and install electric heat pumps in community homes.
The Seabird Island Band in the Fraser Valley will also receive over $5.6 million to improve the energy efficiency of two schools and an administration building.
They are among 13 Indigenous-led projects receiving funding from the Indigenous Leadership Fund, a $180 million stream under the Low Carbon Economy Fund.
“As first guardians of nature and true stewards of environmental conservation and protection, First Nations, Inuit, and MĂ©tis across Canada are taking critical action to fight climate change and adapt to its impacts,” said federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin in a statement.
“Today’s announcement recognizes the leadership and the important work of Indigenous peoples to preserve the environment and ensure that a habitable planet exists now and for generations to come.”
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