Goose Bay, Newfoundland, and Labrador - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Nunatsiavut Government
Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions - bringing deep knowledge of the land and sea, and a tradition of innovation that strengthens communities across Nunatsiavut. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting that leadership with generational investments in clean, reliable energy that reflect local priorities.
While in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty - on behalf of the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources - announced nearly $22 million in federal investments to advance three Inuit-led clean energy initiatives that will harness solar, wind, and tidal power while creating jobs across the region.
Funding for the Nain Wind Energy Project will support the installation of two wind turbines and battery storage to help reduce Nain's reliance on costly, polluting diesel fuel for electricity. Once operational, the project is expected to displace more than one million litres of diesel every year - cutting emissions, improving air quality, and delivering more reliable and affordable power for the community.
At the same time, a second project led by the Nunatsiavut Government near Rigolet is receiving funding to continue collecting data to identify locations for a potential tidal energy facility.
These investments build on the Nunatsiavut Government's Sungiutisannik Nunatsiavummi (Adapt Nunatsiavut) climate plan - a powerful example of Inuit climate leadership in action. Supported through the Government of Canada's Indigenous Climate Leadership Program, this plan sets out clear, community-driven actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, and support healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities across Nunatsiavut.
