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On , as we mark the Summer Solstice and celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Tur...
06/21/2026

On , as we mark the Summer Solstice and celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, we are honoured to share our 2025 Impact Report.

Our report reflects the work of many hands, hearts, and communities. From community-led renewable energy projects and youth training opportunities, to food sovereignty research, climate advocacy, and international solidarity work, it tells the story of Indigenous communities leading solutions rooted in responsibility, reciprocity, and care for future generations.

Over the past year, Sacred Earth has worked alongside Indigenous communities to advance a Just Transition, one that upholds Indigenous sovereignty, strengthens local capacity, and supports community-driven climate action.

In a time when harmful legislation and short-term interests for capital gain continue to threaten lands, waters, and communities, Indigenous Peoples remain at the forefront of building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.

We invite you to explore our 2025 Impact Report and celebrate the collective achievements, relationships, and visions that continue to guide this work forward.

Ay-hiy, Miigwech, Nyá:węh, Miigwech, Thank-you to all of our partners, supporters, Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, staff, and community members who make this work possible.

On , as we mark the Summer Solstice and celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Tur...
06/21/2026

On , as we mark the Summer Solstice and celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, we are honoured to share our 2025 Impact Report.

Our report reflects the work of many hands, hearts, and communities. From community-led renewable energy projects and youth training opportunities to food sovereignty research, climate advocacy, and international solidarity work, it tells the story of Indigenous communities leading solutions rooted in reciprocity and care for future generations.

Over the past year, Sacred Earth has worked alongside Indigenous communities to advance a Just Transition, one that upholds Indigenous sovereignty, strengthens local capacity, and supports Indigenous-led climate action.

In a time when harmful legislation and short-term interests for capital gain continue to threaten lands, waters, and communities, Indigenous Peoples remain at the forefront of building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.

We invite you to explore our 2025 Impact Report and celebrate the collective achievements, relationships, and visions that continue to guide this work forward.

Ay-hiy, Miigwech, Nyá:węh, thank you to all of our partners, supporters, Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, staff, and community members who make this work possible.

🔗 Read the full report in the link in bio.

This month, we honour and celebrate the Two-Spirit, Indigiq***r, and LGBTQIA+ relatives who help shape our communities, ...
06/18/2026

This month, we honour and celebrate the Two-Spirit, Indigiq***r, and LGBTQIA+ relatives who help shape our communities, movements, and futures.

Across Turtle Island, Two-Spirit and q***r people have long contributed to the strength, care, creativity, leadership, and resilience of our Nations. Their presence continues to enrich the work of community building, cultural resurgence, healing, environmental stewardship, and climate justice.

At Sacred Earth, we believe that a just future must be rooted in dignity, belonging, self-determination, and collective wellbeing for all our relations.

As an Indigenous women-led organization, we remain committed to approaches that are anti-oppressive, inclusive, and grounded in respect for the diversity of Indigenous peoples, our identities, and our experiences.

May we continue building futures where everyone can live, lead, love, and thrive as their full selves.

🏳️‍🌈 ✨

Is Ottawa backsliding on Indigenous clean energy promises? Listen to CBC’s ‘What on Earth’ columnist and Sacred Earth Ex...
06/04/2026

Is Ottawa backsliding on Indigenous clean energy promises?

Listen to CBC’s ‘What on Earth’ columnist and Sacred Earth Executive Director Melina discussed the 10 year impact of Indigenous Clean Energy’s award winning 20/20 Catalyst training program.

As Indigenous communities continue building clean energy solutions rooted in local priorities, culture, and self-determination, sustained investment in Indigenous leadership remains essential.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to learn about the histories that continue to shape the relationship...
06/01/2026

National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to learn about the histories that continue to shape the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada today.

This learning is not about dwelling in the past or meant to inspire guilt and shame. It is about understanding how these histories continue to shape the present, so we can work toward a better future together.

Our friends, David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, are back from their Stronger Together tour through Ontario, where they heard ...
05/27/2026

Our friends, David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, are back from their Stronger Together tour through Ontario, where they heard from grassroots groups, local governments, Indigenous leaders, adaptation and preparedness experts and more, on how communities are building care, connection and resilience in the face of rising climate disasters — like floods, heat domes, wildfires, droughts, etc.

Join them online on June 3rd at noon Pacific (3 pm Eastern) for a conversation on how we can take care of each other in these times of greater climate risk, such that no one is left behind.

Register in the link in our bio ✨

05/25/2026

In this APTN segment, Managing Director of Sacred Earth Serena and Kwatuuma Cole Sayers founder of Indigenous Power Coalition reflect on Canada’s federal electricity strategy, false climate solutions, nuclear energy, Indigenous sovereignty, and the need for a truly just transition.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/yJc1kTbxJZc?si=wEorM96e1k3TPfeA

05/22/2026

Canada’s proposed federal electricity strategy positions electrification as central to the country’s economic and energy future, but serious concerns remain around the continued reliance on LNG, nuclear energy, carbon capture, and large-scale extractive development under the banner of “clean growth.”

In this response, Serena Mendizabal, Managing Director at Sacred Earth, reflects on the implications of the strategy for Indigenous sovereignty, environmental protection, and climate justice.

This statement examines how increasing energy demand tied to AI infrastructure, data centres, critical minerals, and export-oriented industries risks deepening pressures on Indigenous lands and waters while falling short of a truly just energy transition.

“Canada had the opportunity to truly lead on accelerating the expansion of renewables into 2050 — instead, the government gave us a fraught vision reliant on fossil fuels, disproven solutions, and Canada’s status quo: profit > people and planet.”

Read our full response here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/677c5c705abb5557eaf53393/t/6a1080f6158ba87a6788b5c2/1779466486058/DearPrimeMinister-SacredEarth.pdf

Our Sacred Earth team recently returned to Little Buffalo for another meaningful week alongside the Lubicon Cree communi...
05/19/2026

Our Sacred Earth team recently returned to Little Buffalo for another meaningful week alongside the Lubicon Cree community 🦬

Throughout the week, we spent time with familiar faces at the school sharing and learning together about Indigenous food sovereignty, traditional plant medicine and food systems, the impacts of the oil industry on the community, and the importance of protecting the land and our relationship with her.

One of our many highlights was spending time with Kokum Lillian, a member of the Lubicon Cree and friend of Sacred Earth, who joined us each day to share Cree language and stories from her time growing up 💕

We also gathered with community members for an evening of food, Energy Bingo, and conversations about energy sovereignty and community-led solutions, complete with delicious moose stew and bannock shared together.

Our team is deeply grateful to the students, staff, and community members who welcomed us so warmly once again. It continues to be both an honour and privilege to learn, grow, and build good relationships with our communities across Turtle Island.

Already looking forward to the next time we gather together!

Sacred Earth and the Technoscience Research Unit are inviting Indigenous participants to share their perspectives on cri...
05/12/2026

Sacred Earth and the Technoscience Research Unit are inviting Indigenous participants to share their perspectives on critical minerals through a paid research interview.

This opportunity is part of the community-based study: “Is this a Just Transition?: Indigenous Perspectives on Critical Minerals in the Energy Transition.”

As the world moves away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy, demand for critical minerals is rapidly increasing. Materials like silicon metal for solar panels, manganese for wind turbines, and lithium for batteries are essential to the technologies powering the energy transition.

But as this transition unfolds, it is vital that we do not repeat the harms and injustices of the fossil fuel era.

This research aims to better understand Indigenous perspectives and experiences related to critical minerals and the energy transition, areas where there is currently limited scholarship centered on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada. Existing conversations about critical mineral supply chains often overlook the social, environmental, cultural, historical, and land-based relationships that are deeply important to Indigenous communities.

We are seeking Indigenous participants for virtual interviews (approximately 2 hours).

Honorarium provided:
• $250 CAD for completing the interview
• $100 CAD for reviewing your interview transcript

Honorariums can be provided by cheque or as a gift card to a retailer of your choice (where applicable).

For more information or to express interest, please visit: https://linktr.ee/sacredearthorg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0a5dd1e8-aa94-4d4b-9c38-6b5b022e4cd2

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