Aki Energy, Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation

Background of organization

Aki Energy works with Manitoba First Nations to reduce energy costs through cost-effective investments in renewable energy. Aki Energy provides hands-on training to local tradespeople, ensuring that the project creates local employment and long term economic development opportunities. The organization provides technical expertise, financing development and project management.

 

Project description

Aki Energy is an Indigenous-led social enterprise enabling clean energy solutions in remote Indigenous communities in Manitoba. Funding will support the installation of 70 geothermal units in Fisher River Cree Nation and Peguis First Nation.

Overview

  • 2018-2022
  • $ 450,000
  • Funding Type: Past Initiatives
  • Initiatives: McConnell Reconciliation Initiative

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Related Funding

Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation

A grant from the Foundation will support the Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation to mentor a cohort of Indigenous entrepreneurs, and to eventually launch an impact investment fund focused on expanding the field of Indigenous social enterprise.

$ 150,000

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