Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth

Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth is a Canadian nonprofit organization focused on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and renewable energy advocacy. Registered in Canada under the business registration number 803239144RR0001, the organization operates primarily within Quebec and engages in education, climate activism, and sustainable development initiatives.

Mission and Activities

The core mission of Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth is to support Indigenous communities through climate literacy, renewable energy projects, and healing justice initiatives. The organization advocates for a just transition away from fossil fuels, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and empower communities to protect their lands and cultures from environmental and cultural degradation.

Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth works closely with Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the reintegration of ancestral wisdom in addressing contemporary environmental challenges. Their programs include implementing solar energy solutions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, notably in frontline Indigenous communities impacted by industrial activities such as the Alberta tar sands.

Leadership and Advocacy

The organization is connected to Melina Laboucan-Massimo, a noted Indigenous climate justice advocate of Lubicon Cree heritage from Northern Alberta. Laboucan-Massimo has been instrumental in promoting Indigenous sovereignty, climate justice, and women’s rights. She has founded related initiatives like Sacred Earth Solar and co-founded Indigenous Climate Action. Her work encompasses renewable energy projects, media production, and campaigning on issues affecting Indigenous peoples and the environment.

Programs and Impact

Key initiatives include:

• Solar Energy Projects: Implementation of community-scale solar installations to provide clean energy, such as a 20.8 kW solar system powering a health center in Little Buffalo, Alberta.
• Climate Literacy and Advocacy: Providing education and resources to enhance understanding of climate justice and environmental sustainability within Indigenous communities.
• Healing Justice: Supporting Indigenous communities with collective care funds and resources designed to address the impacts of colonial violence, promoting accessibility to healing practices.
• Policy Engagement: Active participation in climate policy discussions at local, provincial, and national levels to ensure Indigenous voices and concerns are represented.

These efforts aim to support Indigenous peoples as frontline defenders of their lands and promote sustainable futures for their communities and broader society.

Recognition

Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth is recognized for its holistic approach combining environmental action with social and cultural healing. The organization is also associated with initiatives like the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise and participates in international forums focused on Indigenous rights and environmental sustainability.

This article reflects information sourced from public charity profiles and advocacy platforms related to Terre Sacrée / Sacred Earth and its associated projects.