About SevenGen Summit 2024

The 2024 SevenGen Indigenous Youth Energy Summit  will be held in Iqaluit, Nunavut from October 1-3, 2024.  Our third biennial summit aims to bring together Indigenous leaders, community members, industry experts, government officials and stakeholders from across Turtle Island to engage in dialogue, knowledge sharing and collaboration on energy-related issues. We aspire to bring together and learn from the voices of Indigenous youth from across the North, who historically and presently continue to be excluded in the clean energy and climate action conversations.  With the theme of “Infinite Voices, Shared Futures:, SevenGen 2024 will focus on empowering Indigenous youth to amplify their voices as a way to develop pathways to a sustainable energy future for every community. 

The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities focused on renewable energy development, energy sovereignty, climate change adaptation, economic opportunities and community empowerment.  Participants would have the opportunity to learn from Indigenous- led initiatives and success stories where they can explore innovative solutions and forge partnerships to advance sustainable energy practices.  The 2024 SevenGen Indigenous Energy Summit will provide a platform for Indigenous voices to be heard, perspectives to be shared and priorities to be discussed in shaping the future of energy development for the next seven generations and beyond. 

Bringing the SevenGen Indigenous Youth Energy Summit to the North for the first time:

Hosting the 2024 SevenGen Indigenous Youth Energy Summit in Iqaluit, for the first time in the North, will be crucial to foster greater collaboration between the North and South regions, to help create meaningful and impactful relationships between Indigenous youth as they exchange cultures, knowledge, and Indigenous-led solutions to energy challenges. 

1. Unique Energy Challenges: Hosting the summit in Iqaluit would allow participants to learn about challenges they face firsthand and help address them with a focus on solutions that are tailored to the needs and realities of Northern Indigenous Communities

2. Indigenous Leadership and Empowerment:  Hosting SevenGen in Iqaluit reaffirms the importance of Indigenous Leadership and self-determination in Energy decision making. It recognizes the expertise, knowledge and sovereignty of Inuit and other Indigenous peoples in shaping energy policies, projects and practices that respect their rights, values and traditions. 

3.  Cultural and Community Engagement: Nunavut is home to vibrant Indigenous cultures and communities with deep connections to the land and environment. Hosting the summit in Iqaluit provides an opportunity for cultural exchange, celebrations and engagement.  Allowing participants to learn from Inuit Elder, knowledge keepers and youth about the importance of sustainability, stewardship and traditional ways of life. 

4. Showcasing Indigenous Innovation: Nunavut is at the forefront of Indigenous led-innovation in energy, pioneering projects such as community- owned renewable energy systems, energy efficiency initiatives and climate change adaptation strategies.  Hosting the summit in Iqaluit highlights the innovative efforts and provides a platform for sharing lessons learned and inspiring others to take action in their own communities. 

 Join us in amplifying the voices of Northern Indigenous communities while celebrating the resilience, strength and innovation in shaping a sustainable energy future for the next seven generations and beyond.