Since its launch in 2023, Concordia’s Volt-Age research program has hosted impactful workshops, published detailed reports, and generated valuable insights, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field. Explore a range of reports and resources here, produced by both Volt-Age and Concordia University.
The Curation Process Synthesis Report was released on December 11, 2024. The Curation Process was designed to gather perspectives and feedback from researchers, administrators and students to help guide the creation of the Impact Call for Proposals. The Curation Process included a total of 16 events engaging approximately 200 individuals, including response collection activities, workshops, webinars, and informal meetups.
On October 8, 2024, Christopher Henderson, Chair of the Partnership Committee at Volt-Age, led the webinar Building Relationships with Broad-Based Communities, focusing on Canada’s decarbonization goals. During the event, Henderson emphasized the importance of establishing deep, long-lasting relationships as the foundation for successful decarbonization efforts.
Concordia’s Office of Community Engagement has created a guide for researchers, academics, and students who want to learn how to collaborate effectively with Indigenous Peoples, organizations, and communities. As Volt-Age actively engages with Indigenous communities on various projects, we invite all interested scholars to explore this guide, which offers practical steps for turning ideas into action.
On May 16, 2024, Concordia’s Volt-Age research program hosted a workshop on Community Partnerships for Decarbonization. During this event, experts and community leaders shared their knowledge and experiences regarding projects aimed at decarbonizing and electrifying communities across Canada.
Christopher Henderson
Christopher Henderson, Chair of the Partnership Committee at Volt-Age and a prominent figure in clean energy, highlighted effective strategies for fostering collaboration between researchers and non-academic partners.
Fabienne Joly
Fabienne Joly, Director of Development at Ocean Renewable Power Company Canada (ORPC), discussed advancing marine renewable energy projects in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
Tommy Palliser and Sarah-Lisa Kasudluak
Tommy Palliser and Sarah-Lisa Kasudluak, President and Vice President of the Pituvik Landholding Corporation, detailed the efforts to provide renewable energy solutions for the Arctic through the Innavik Project.
Innovation, Resources, and Cross-Border Collaboration
With François-Philippe Champagne (Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), Pierre Fitzgibbon (Québec’s Former Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy), and Brian Cunningham (US Department of Energy).
Troy Jerome
Troy Jerome, President and CEO of SEN’Ti Environment & Indigenous Services, emphasized how initiatives and enterprises owned by Indigenous peoples can lead the charge in combating climate change.
Volt-Age is funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF)
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