Presented by Indigenized Energy

PEOPLE
OF THE SUN

A Gathering
With Purpose

People of the Sun is an Experience.

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:

  • Elevate Indigenous-led climate and energy work
  • Strengthen relationships across communities and movements
  • Share practical solutions rooted in culture and care for the land
  • Celebrate resilience, creativity, and collective power

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