b'CLIMATE CHANGEworked with three Migmaq communi-ties on the development of wind-power capacity,eventuallybecomingthe director of Angotmeq Nmtginen (Natural Resources) with the Migmawei Mawiomi Secretariat and leading the development of the Mesgig Ugjusn (MU) Wind Farm project in 2014.We received the mandate to develop a project that was owned by the Migmaq communities. We took a direct approach to get an agreement from the government to become owners of a 150-megawatt wind farm that will generate $200 millionStudents from the Sayisi Dene First Nation playing a round of renewable energy bingoin revenue to the three communities over the life of the project, Morrison says. in the energy sector as well, especiallyhomes. Theres a tremendous opportu-women. [As] an Indigenous woman innity to help our climate, to do our part to It was a long road, continues Morrison.that space, I wanted to share that. ICEreduce those greenhouse gases and make In 2016, we ended up going into commer- gives me a chance to do that, she says.our homes healthier for our community, cial operation, allowing 116 MigmaqMorrison says.to work outside of the reserve. WeMorrison has mentored with ICE since managed to get a partnership agree- 2016. Participation in the ICE NetworkMENTORSHIPment with Innergex, based in Longueuil,eventually led to employment, and she wasIn addition to Generation Power, which (Quebec). They basically provided usnamed the organizations associate execu- is designed for youth supported by with an amazing experience to learntive director in late 2021. Today, she helpsan internship in a clean-energy enter-as much as we wanted to learn aboutto administer its ever-increasing roster ofprise or project, ICE also administers wind energy. projects, like the annual ICE GatheringImaGENation, a mentorship program that and Bringing It Home, a national initiativematches youth with clean-energy projects Having gained so much experience,that addresses issues around Indigenousfostered by SevenGen, Indigenous Clean Morrison wanted to help others succeedhousing by targeting energy-efficiency forEnergy and Student Energy.CHOOSE NOVO STUDIO,THE SMART TRAINING LOWERED COSTS, PLATFORM FOR OHSDiscover this innovative, fully online solution HIGHER TRAINING that o ers courses and fun clips, as well as a dashboard that tracks your employees progress in real time. STANDARDS. Try this highly e ective, ecient and pro table educational tool and watch your pro tability grow!Less money and time UnlimitedAdapted pricingMay be eligible under the Actinvested in training number of users to your company to promote workforce skills development and recognition1 844 238-NOVORequest your free trial at novostudio.ca Aboriginal BUSINESS REPORT69'