Lighting the Path

Source: | · EHRC · | 2025

Labour Market Dynamics in the Energy Transition of Indigenous Communities

Lighting the Path is a labour market study that aims to collaborate with and learn from Indigenous communities to create a sustainable and inclusive energy future that aligns with their traditional values and aspirations. This study focuses on understanding the workforce capacity in rural and remote Indigenous communities to participate in zero to low-carbon energy transition activities.

Indigenous Peoples, especially those in remote areas reliant on diesel fuel, are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. For decades, they have been on the frontlines of this crisis, raising alarms to their respective governments. Achieving Canada’s net-zero objectives necessitates effective collaboration with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in northern and rural regions. One of the key challenges in achieving energy transition objectives in these areas is addressing the significant structural issues in the labour market.