Ten years ago, Standing Rock became a global symbol of Indigenous resistance and environmental justice. The NoDAPL movement sparked conversations around sovereignty, water protection, and the true costs of energy systems built without consent. But for the communities who lived it, Standing Rock was never just a moment of protest, it was a call to build something different.
In the years since, tribes across Indian Country have been doing exactly that.
From renewable energy projects and microgrids to food sovereignty, workforce training, and climate resilience initiatives, Indigenous communities are leading solutions rooted in land, culture, and long-term responsibility.
People of the Sun exists to bring those stories, strategies, and relationships together in one place.
At its core, People of the Sun is a space to: