Mr. Lonechild (White Bear First Nations- Treaty #4) is a well-known advocate in creating new economic opportunities and serves as President and CEO of First Nations Power Authority connecting both Indigenous and Industry leaders in renewable and alternative energy development. As a first of its kind organization, Mr. Lonechild heads the organization as our strategic leader and serves the FNPA Board and provides leadership direction to the FNPA Team. Guy served as Vice-Chief and Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (1999-2008 and 2009-2011), where he oversaw the 25-year Economic Development Strategy highlighting important work in Alternative Energy, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Tourism, Gaming, Housing and Community Infrastructure, Education, Health and Social Development. Before entering politics, Guy served in various capacities as band administrator and private consultant to First Nations in Business and Community Development. He holds a Masters of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership from Cape Breton University and Associates Degree in Golf Complex Operations Management. He and his wife Leah have one child, Darian Lonechild and enjoy quality time with friends and extended family.
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By acting as a liaison between government power providers and various corporations in the power industry, the FNPA opens the door for meaningful Indigenous involvement and enables organizations to achieve their goals of being better providers for Indigenous communities.
FNPA also contributes expertise to the advancement of power projects by providing diverse perspectives and knowledge from many nations, as well as technical knowledge through an Indigenous lens.
FNPA’s results directly support the independence of communities and specifically provides Indigenous communities with robust economic and social opportunities. Because the electricity industry is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy across Canada, Indigenous voices must be included and consulted in power project plans to ensure remote and Indigenous communities receive the power they require.
