FNPA Newsletter
August 2023
Quick Updates: 7th Annual Indigenous Cleaner Energy Forum
FNPA’s 7th Annual Indigenous Cleaner Energy Forum commenced on June 26 & 27 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, SK. Thank you to all who attended and the sponsors!
If you missed out on attending this years forum you can keep your save the dates but change the year!
FNPA’s 8th Annual Cleaner Energy Forum will take place June 26 & 27th, 2024 at TCU Place in Saskatoon
Our website will have more information soon!

Updates Master of Sustainability: Energy Security
FNPA has continued our collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan to further develop the School of Environment and Sustainability’s Master of Sustainability:Energy Security program. This one of a kind 2 year program is delivered through remote education that equips students with the knowledge and practical experience to lead sustainable community energy development. Applications for fall 2023 intake are open now. For more information and to apply click here.
Community Energy Planning
Your community may be eligible for a free Clean Energy or Power 101 training session! You can learn about topics such as energy efficiency, green energy technologies, community energy planning and more.
Your community may be eligible for a free renewable energy assessment! We can assess the energy needs, and recommend potential renewable energy options for a building in your community.
Please contact Joshua a jthomas@fnpa.ca for more information.
New! Sponsored General Memberships:
FNPA has received sponsorship to fund Indigenous community memberships in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and NB for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. If you are interested in bringing economic and sustainable energy opportunities to your community, please download the memberships form here or contact Rebecca Âcikahtê at racikahte@fnpa.ca to learn more.
Here's what's happening...
SaskPower
Saskpower’s 200MW Wind RFPQ – Request for Pre-Qualification (Formal)
200 MW SOUTH-CENTRAL WIND GENERATION – MERX
RFPQ – Request for Pre-Qualification (Formal)
Link: https://www.merx.com/private/solicitations/2553682565/abstract
Location: Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina-Moose Mountain
Closing Date: 2023/08/24 05:00:00 PM EDT
Contact Information: Sushanta Parajuli
majorprocurement@saskpower.com
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Upcoming events
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- Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum – April 18 & 19, 2023
- First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow – April 22 & 23, 2023
- FNMPC’s 6th Annual IEE Conference: The Values Driven Economy – April 23-25, 2023
- Global Energy Show – June 13-15, 2023
- 7th Annual Indigenous Cleaner Energy Forum – June 26 &27, 2023
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Kinanaskomotin, Thank You, Merci!
Until next time,
the FNPA team
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