Our founder

Kwatuuma Cole Sayers

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Kwatuuma Cole Sayers is a member of the Hupačasath Nation. He embodies the principles of hišimłuwa (working together as a group) and ʔiisaak (respect) as guiding principles to address the climate crisis and build a clean energy future.

He is an experienced clean energy leader known for skillfully engaging and assisting Indigenous Nations and organizations in navigating the energy transition and creating opportunities in clean energy and technology. Kwatuuma is a powerful advocate for First Nations-led and partnered projects, and for innovative policies that advance reconciliation, achieve climate targets, and foster sustainable economic growth. He was previously the Executive Director of Clean Energy Association of British Columbia.

Kwatuuma has led funding initiatives, such as the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative, which supports Indigenous Nations clean energy development. He is particularly skilled at building strong relationships with government, Indigenous Nations, and industry stakeholders and is committed to working with these groups to support sustainable, economic growth in the clean energy industry.

He is a powerful advocate for First Nations-led and partnered projects, and for innovative policies that advance reconciliation, achieve climate targets, and foster sustainable economic growth.