The IESO understands its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples involves an ongoing process of fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. Building enduring relationships helps the IESO’s partnerships with Indigenous communities become more informed and collaborative.
Indigenous communities are increasingly playing an active role in Ontario’s energy sector in the areas of conservation, energy efficiency, generation, and new major transmission projects.
The IESO offers funding to Indigenous communities and organizations to support community energy security and inclusive participation to help make Ontario’s electricity system cleaner and more reliable. The funding promotes broad equitable participation in Ontario’s energy sector by supporting community capacity building, including energy planning and energy infrastructure development, as well as the building of energy knowledge and awareness, and skills related to energy projects.
