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The challenge

Montana First Nation is located in what was once rich oil and gas country in central Alberta. But as the oil wells began to dry up, the small community was faced with the enormous challenge of finding new employment for many of their members who landed out of work.

The Solution

That’s when the idea of solar energy came up. The Nation partnered with Enmax Energy Corp. to install a 100kW system of solar panels on the roof of their band office, which immediately cut their power bill by 60% .Montana First Nation decided to invest further- They founded Green Arrow Corp. Akamihk, the first Indigenous-owned and operated community solar energy

The Benefits

The benefits that the community has experienced since they launched their solar company in 2012 include local employment, community revenue, and power savings. The pride that this has created in the community is across generations – from kids learning about solar in school, to adults being skilled in a new industry, to Elders having panels on their houses.

Welcome to Akamihk Energy

As Long as the Sun Shines: Montana First Nation Shines

Akamihk Energy is a 100% Montana First Nation owned company. The company operates at arm’s length from Montana First Nation Chief and Council.  Currently the company has a three-member board of directors.

Currently Akamihk Energy is working on taking over the management of the natural gas infrastructure of Montana First Nation.

Akamihk Energy will also be managing the 4.6MW solar farm, going to be constructed in Montana First Nation.

our Projects

Natural Gas Infrastructure

Currently Akamihk Energy is working on taking over the management of the natural gas infrastructure of Montana First Nation.

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Solar Farms

Akamihk Energy will be managing the 4.6-Kilowatt solar farm, going to be constructed in Montana First Nation.

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Rooftop Solar

Rooftop Solar installations

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Last Projects

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news & testimonials

In: Akamihk Energy 
On: 21 September 2020

Montana First Nation near completion of mega solar farm

One of the largest on reserve solar farms is months away from beginning operation on the Montana First Nation. Located about an hour south of Edmonton, the solar array has over 12,000 panels and will...

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In: Akamihk Energy 
On: 03 October 2019

Montana First Nation hosts job fair to get people into the oil and gas industry

Chris Stewart APTN News The Montana First Nation hosted a job fair for people in the community in the hopes of getting people jobs in various industries. More than a dozen companies, mostly in the...

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  • Testimonial 2

    Wetchie describes the benefits that the community has experienced since they launched their solar company in 2012. The economic benefits – through local employment, community revenue, and power savings – have been the primary motivators for pursing this energy development. There are now dozens of community members trained as skilled labourers in solar installation and maintenance.

    George
    Montana Citizen
  • Testimonial 1

    “You hire your own people, by your people, for your people. We can do this for ourselves, we understand these types of businesses,” explains Vickie Wetchie, Montana First Nation member and general manager of Green Arrow.

    Dela Benson
    Montana Citizen

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