Partnerships with Indigenous Communities

15 Environmental, Educational & Economic Initiatives → Economic Agreements with local indigenous economic development office to maximize benefits for community Capacity funding for negotiation/review of agreements and participation in project studies Employment opportunities for qualified indigenous businesses or individuals during the development, construction and/or operation of the project Community Benefit Agreements Equity / Partnership Agreements (1% to 50.1%) Educational Project visits / bus tours during construction with Chief and Council Site visits of operating solar projects for indigenous students Consultation process that engages members of the indigenous community and integrates their culture, history and interest in the project Environmental Installation of eagle platforms and bat houses by members of the community Environmental excavation monitors hired from the community to understand the impact of the development on their local lands Meetings with local leaders, elders, and the community at large to understand their priorities and concerns EDF renewables

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