Clean technology is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world—and an essential response to climate change.

In British Columbia, several First Nations are leaders in the renewable energy sector. By the end of 2016, 30 First Nations had operational solar, run-of-river, geothermal, wind, and biomass projects powering their communities and BC.

There are also many new projects being developed. Just last week the Upper Nicola Band voted to develop what could be province’s largest solar farm on their Quilchena reserve lands in South-Central B.C.

The Salt Spring Forum and the Canadian Federation of University Women co-host Dr. Judith Sayers, a champion for sustainable development in First Nations communities, in discussion this Saturday, April 28th at 7:30 PM at the Gulf Islands Secondary School.

Dr. Sayers is the President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, an adjunct professor with the Schools of Environmental Studies and Business at the University of Victoria, a board member of Clean Energy BC and the BC Achievement Foundation, and a member of the Order of Canada.

Dr. Sayers served as Chief of the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni for fourteen years. Under her leadership, the Hupacasath First Nation developed a 6.5 MW run of the river project on China Creek electrifying the equivalent of 6,000 homes in Port Alberni.

Please join Judith Sayers for an informative and inspiring discussion about climate change, clean energy, sustainable development, First Nations, and more!

Tickets are available at Salt Spring Books or online. $15 – 2018 Forum Members; $20 – General Public. (Students and low-income residents contact saltspringforum@gmail.com)