Virtual Gathering Webinar
After three years of work, completion of the Three Nations Energy (3NE) Solar Farm was celebrated on November 17, 2020 at a small outdoor “COVID safe” event. The next day featured a Virtual Gathering Webinar attended by local community members and green energy practitioners, other First Nations, educators, and some media. The Athabasca Chipewyan and Mikisew Cree First Nations and Fort Chipewyan Métis and are equal partners in 3NE and own 100% of the 2.2 MW solar project. When added to the adjacent 0.6MW solar farm built last year by ATCO this will displace over 25 per cent of the community’s annual diesel power generation with clean solar energy. Alberta and Canada both contributed towards 3NE’s share of capital costs and ATCO served as General Contractor and development partner.
The event featured prayers and drummers from all three nations and messages from:
- Seamus O’Regan, federal Minister of Natural Resources
- Rick Wilson, Alberta Minister of Indigenous Affairs
- Nancy Southern, Chair and CEO of ATCO
- Chief Allan Adam, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
- Chief Peter Powder, Mikisew Cree First Nation
- Blue Eyes Simpson, Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation
Videos from 3NE Solar Launch
3NE Solar Launch Celebration (9 minutes)
Highlight video of the Three Nations Energy Solar Launch Celebration in Fort Chipewyan on Nov. 17, 2020. Includes: prayer highlights, drummers, First Nation Leadership, and an ATCO representative.
Green Energy Futures video episode
Video story on Three Nations Energy community-owned 2.2 megawatt solar project in Fort Chipewyan. Green Energy Futures also produced a blog, photos and a CKUA Radio feature on the project. Watch for two more video stories on Three Nations solar cabins coming soon!
Seamus O’Regan, Canadian Minister of Natural Resources
Remarks on the occasion of the official launch of the Three Nations Energy 2.2-megawatt solar project in Fort Chipewyan.
Rick Wilson, Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations
Remarks on the launch of the Three Nations Energy 2.2 megawatt solar project in Fort Chipewyan.
Nancy Southern CEO of ATCO
Remarks on the launch of the Three Nations Energy 2.2 megawatt solar project in Fort Chipewyan.