At the heart of the Haíɫzaqv Community Energy Plan is H̓íkila qṇts n̓ála’áx̌v, protecting our world, a statement that holds the values, principles, and worldview of the Haíɫzaqv people. The plan, which includes fuel switching via heat pumps, is a pathway to reclaiming clean energy sovereignty and resiliency for the Haíɫzaqv by the Haíɫzaqv. The plan was created with two-years of deep community engagement, and over 1,000 voices were included. Without a doubt, residents are on board with this community-led initiative to take immediate and meaningful steps toward climate action. “We got a mandate from our people like none other,” Leona Humchitt said to me over a video call from her home in Wágḷísḷa (Bella Bella, British Columbia). Leona introduces herself ...
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