Aboriginal Power: Clean Energy & the Future of Canada's First Peoples. This item is unavailable.Aboriginal Power: Clean Energy & the Future of Canada's First Peoples

In Aboriginal Power, Chris Henderson’s timely and refreshing ideas about clean energy unfold with the wisdom of an Aboriginal Elder and the velocity of a cascading river. You will just have time to digest one thoughtful and innovative idea about how clean energy is transforming First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, before Henderson convinces you with his business case for sustainable prosperity for all Canadians.

As a first-of-its-kind publication, Aboriginal Power speaks to the game-changing potential of ecologically-sensitive hydro, wind and biomass projects for Canada’s First People. The book’s core premise is that Aboriginal co-ownership of renewable energy projects can contribute to “a new story” in terms of Canada’s relationship with indigenous communities.

Aboriginal Power is jam-packed with information: containing evocative stories, public policy innovations and projects snapshots from every region of Canada. The book examines the commercial dynamics of clean energy and profiles the human dimension of Aboriginal leadership. Key topics covered, include:

 The Seven Mega Trends of Aboriginal power for Canada
 Critical Success Factors for clean energy projects
 Aboriginal Renewable Energy Partnerships
 Indigenous Community Decision-Making
 Project Financing and Economic Development
 Canada’s Northern and Remote communities

Aboriginal Power has been written to engage readers with a style that draws upon the cultural richness of indigenous traditions, and the geographic abundance and beauty of Canada. The publication highlights why clean, green and sustainable energy is very important to the prosperity of Aboriginal communities and the economic and environmental future of Canada.

Aboriginal Power will resonate with all Canadians. The book will be of particular interest to First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, elected officials, business executives, finance companies, public policy makers and the country’s energy sector. Read this book! It will inspire you!