PARTNERS
 

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) contributes to the development of a reliable and sustainable electricity system. They will encourage and facilitate conservation and adequate electricity supply from diverse resources.

Charles Fox Consulting Inc. is a First Nation consulting firm specializing in First Nation governance, health, education, and energy sectors. This company is implementing the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities program to all First Nations communities in Ontario.

Core Committee

The Core Committee consists of a working group from the Network of Champions and the Elders Council. This Core Committee has worked diligently on this project and has met at least once a month since it began. They have contributed to every aspect of the program.

  • William Perrault, Seven Generations Education Institute, Couchiching First Nation, Treaty #3
  • Clarence White, Elder, Naotkamegamang First Nation, Treaty #3
  • Adrienne Fox-Keesic, Director of Wawatay Radio, Bearskin Lake First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Agnes Hardy, Elder, Biinjitawabik First Nation, Union of Ontario Indians
  • Roy Morris, Director of Kwayaciiwin Resource Centre, Muskrat Dam First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Levi Kokokopenace, Youth Representative, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Treaty #3
  • Soloman Beardy, Elder,Sachigo First Nation, NAN Territory

 

The Network of Champions

The Network of Champions assist and provide guidance and expertise in development, delivery, education materials, and information packages in the energy conservation program. They will also participate in the development of the Education Awareness program which includes delivery, training, orientation, and implementation.

  • Alvin Fiddler, Deputy Grand Chief, NAN Territory
  • Michael Fox, NADF
  • William Perrault, Seven Generations Education Institute
  • Adrienne Fox-Keesic, Director of Wawatay Radio, Bearskin Lake First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Roy Morris, Director of Kwayaciiwin Resource Centre, Muskrat Dam First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Levi Kokokopenace, Youth Representative, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Treaty #3
  • Ed Chilton, Five Nations Energy, Moose Cree First Nation

 

The Elders Council

The Elders Council ensures there are traditional tools and values available at each session and participants can learn from their wisdom and teachings. They provide guidance on what is needed, what materials will be produced, and ensure that traditional teachings are a core of the energy conservation program.

The members of the Elders Council are:

  • Fred Kelly, Onegaming First Nation, Treaty # 3
  • Clarence White, Elder, Naotkamegamang First Nation, Treaty #3
  • Agnes Hardy, Biinjitawabik First Nation, Robinson-Superior Treaty
  • Jan Longboat, Six Nations
  • Norma Fawcett, Elder, Red Rock First Nation
  • Ilene Johnson, Six Nation
  • Lois Cornelius, Oneida, Association Iroquois and Allied Indians
  • Soloman Beardy, Sachigo First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Jeremiah Mackay, Kasabonika First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Josias Fiddler, Sandy Lake First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Albert Mandamin, Shoal Lake First Nation, NAN Territory
  • Bob MacKay, Senator, Metis Nation of Ontario

 
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