In 2013, SRC and Cowessess First Nation trail-blazed a new utility-scale wind-battery microgrid project located on Cowessess land near Regina, Sask. The goal for the project was to demonstrate the reliability of renewable energy through this microgrid demonstration. The project also enabled Cowessess to enter into a power purchase agreement with SaskPower and allow them to participate in the renewable sector - generating revenue for the First Nation and spurring further Indigenous economic development.

Mark is the Senior Director of Indigenous Relations at SRC and a member of the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan. He is helping SRC make new connections, build trust and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities across the province. Read more about Mark and his work at SRC.

For mining and energy companies, community engagement is an important component of many projects and sites, from exploration through operation to remediation. Learn why local trust and project understanding are key to successfully working with communities across the life of a project.

Giving students the opportunity to try a hands-on experience in science is something we never shy away from. We love science. So, when we heard that youth in northern Saskatchewan were looking for opportunities to gain experience in science-related fields, we took on the challenge.