Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer Leads First Nation to Co-Ownership of Hydro-Québec Project

Learn how Chief Sky-Deer led her community to a historic energy agreement with Hydro-Québec during a time of restructuring. From navigating regulatory hurdles with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to addressing environmental justice concerns, her leadership has built a historic path to Indigenous equity. This unprecedented deal grants her Nation a 10% equity stake, with the option to grow to 49%, in a major infrastructure project.