Indigenous Leaders Discuss Hydrogen Opportunities at Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton
Key Ideas
- Former Enoch Cree Nation chief, Billy Morin, moderated a panel on Indigenous opportunities in hydrogen at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton.
- Indigenous leaders, including Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais and Salish Elements chairman Reuben George, highlighted the importance of partnerships for a clean energy future.
- Salish Elements, an Indigenous-run company producing green hydrogen, showcased their commitment to sustainable energy practices by using water instead of natural gas in hydrogen production.
- The panel discussion focused on promoting Indigenous involvement in the hydrogen sector to drive environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Less than a week before being elected as the Conservative MP for Edmonton Northwest, Billy Morin, the former chief of Enoch Cree Nation, moderated a panel on Indigenous opportunities in hydrogen at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton. The event, held at the Edmonton Convention Centre, featured a panel titled “Indigenous Partnerships for a Clean Energy Future,” where Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais, Reuben George from Salish Elements, and Andrew Mercer from Xaxli’p shared insights. Salish Elements, known for producing green hydrogen using water, not natural gas, emphasized their commitment to sustainable energy practices. The discussion underscored the significance of Indigenous partnerships in advancing clean energy solutions and fostering environmental stewardship and economic development in the hydrogen sector. The engagement of Indigenous communities in renewable energy initiatives like green hydrogen production signifies a positive step towards a more sustainable and inclusive energy landscape.