CBC Covers Fort Severn First Nation Solar Array

Photo: Owen Miles, Community Energy Champion at Fort Severn

CBC covered a milestone project featuring a Fort Severn First Nation solar array that will save the northern Ontario community up to 400,000 liters of diesel fuel annually. This is an important step towards energy sovereignty as the community strives to improve their cultural ties to the surrounding wetlands.

“As a First Nation that is directly affected by the rapidly changing northern environment, Chief Burke says Fort Severn is doing its part to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.”

The story shares the unique circumstances of the Fort Severn First Nations leading to the completion of the project and what lies ahead. Climate change is affecting ecosystems around the world and projects such as these pave the way for a more sustainable future. 

Read the full story on CBC Thunder Bay.