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  • Come Grow With us Passive Solar Greenhouse Project

    The Come Grow With Us Passive Solar Greenhouse Project is transforming education in Red Deer by giving students hands-on experience in sustainable food production, energy-efficient building design, and environmental stewardship. Led by The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools, this living classroom integrates STEM learning with real-world skills, preparing students to tackle climate change and…

  • Elements Society: Empowering youth to take climate action through food and environmental education with EcoCooks program

    The Elements Society is shaping the next generation of climate-conscious leaders through EcoCooks, an innovative food and environmental education program that teaches youth how their food choices impact the planet. By integrating hands-on cooking workshops with climate action education, EcoCooks provides students with practical skills to reduce food waste, make sustainable food choices, and understand…

  • ANFCA Retrofit and Emissions Reductions Project

    The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) is leading the way in climate action and energy efficiency through its Retrofit and Emissions Reductions Project. This initiative strengthens urban Indigenous communities by upgrading Friendship Centres with sustainable building retrofits, energy efficiency training, and Indigenous knowledge integration—creating healthier, more efficient spaces that serve thousands of people across…

  • Home Upgrades Program: Improving the lives of Albertans through fully subsidized energy retrofits

    The Home Upgrades Program (HUP) is Alberta’s first fully subsidized energy retrofit initiative, helping lower-income households access energy-efficient upgrades and energy education at no cost. Delivered by Kambo Energy Group and stewarded by Alberta Ecotrust, HUP helps Albertans reduce their energy bills, improve home comfort, and lower residential carbon emissions. To ensure the program is…

  • Salay Prayzaan at Métis Crossing: The Métis Crossing Solar Project

    The Salay Prayzaan Solar Project at Métis Crossing is a groundbreaking 4.86 MW community solar initiative, demonstrating how Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, and clean energy innovation can come together to build a more sustainable future. Developed by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in partnership with Smoky Lake County and the Town of Smoky Lake, this project…

  • Trans Mountain Expansion Project – Leading Environmental Protection in Energy Infrastructure

    The Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) has set a new standard for environmental stewardship and education in energy infrastructure through its Environmental Protection Rules (EPRs). Designed to minimize environmental impacts, these 10 industry-leading rules ensure ecosystem preservation, wildlife protection, and cultural heritage conservation while engaging 35,000+ workers in environmental training. During construction, TMEP successfully: The…

  • Trade Winds to Success: High Efficiency Homes for Indigenous Communities

    Through its High-Efficiency Homes for Indigenous Communities initiative, Trade Winds to Success is transforming lives by providing Indigenous students with hands-on construction training while building energy-efficient homes for communities in need. This Indigenous-led non-profit is tackling both the housing crisis and employment barriers by equipping students with real-world skills in sustainable construction, setting them on…

  • Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi: Pioneering Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Cold Climates at the Banff Community Pavilion

    Located in Banff National Park, the Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi pavilion sets a new benchmark for sustainable, energy-efficient, and accessible infrastructure in cold climates. Designed in collaboration with HSS Design Build and the Town of Banff, this low-carbon, high-performance facility highlights how public spaces can enhance community well-being while minimizing environmental impact. The state-of-the-art pavilion…

  • Land of Dreams: A 30-acre community farm guided by Blackfoot wisdom

    Land of Dreams is a 30-acre community farm in Calgary that serves as a sanctuary for connection, healing, and environmental restoration. Rooted in Blackfoot wisdom and guided by Elder Herman Many Guns, the farm brings together newcomers, Indigenous communities, and diverse cultural groups to cultivate food, restore the land, and strengthen relationships between people and…

  • Flat Cap Butchers: Connecting Urban Consumers to Regenerative Agriculture

    Flat Cap Butchers is redefining how urban consumers engage with their food by bridging the gap between ethical meat consumption and regenerative farming. Operating out of the Calgary Farmers’ Market, this whole-animal butcher shop is committed to supplying exclusively regeneratively raised beef, ensuring that every purchase supports soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable agricultural practices. Unlike…