Project Rock
Energy efficiency retrofits for Elder homes in the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation community.
Project Rock
Energy efficiency retrofits for Elder homes in the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation community.
The Problem
Many homes in the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation community are not energy efficient which is both a climate and socio-economic challenge. It’s extremely difficult to find the funding and time to invest in long-term-savings energy retrofits when community members are on the forefront of Canada’s affordability crisis and are struggling with meeting immediate family needs like food.
The Solution
20
Elders’ homes in the community were provided energy efficiency workshops. They are currently working with SK Power on doing energy audits for 400 homes across the reserve.
300+
community members were engaged throughout the process. They had 12 youth participate in the first round of workshops.
Lessons Learned
“The workshop proved to be a valuable educational experience, fostering awareness of energy efficiency's importance while also highlighting the challenges many face within Indigenous communities related to housing. Participants left with a better understanding of budgeting, insulation options, and energy assessments, equipping them with skills applicable to real-world situations.”
Jana Sasakamoose, Youth Project Lead
Related Lesson Plan
Sorry, there is no related Lesson Plan for this item.
Related Resource Guide
