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Jordyn Burnouf
Land-Based Educator, Energy Specialist, Yoga Instructor, Founder
Jordyn (she/her) is based in Île-à-la-Crosse.
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Jordyn Burnouf is a proud Nehîyaw (Cree) woman from the Métis community of Île-à-la-Crosse, SK, and a member of Black Lake First Nation. She is a recognized leader in clean energy, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous youth advocacy, working to bridge traditional land-based knowledge with sustainable energy solutions. As the Sustainable Energy & Sovereignty Specialist for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Jordyn is dedicated to advancing Indigenous energy sovereignty, cultural inclusion, and meaningful youth engagement in climate action.
A passionate land-based practitioner, Jordyn spends her time away from work at her family's camp, Pemmican Lodge, where she guides, hunts, and harvests wild rice. Her deep connection to the land fuels her advocacy for Indigenous-led climate solutions and the need for culturally grounded approaches to sustainability. In Jordyn's podcast, “Nôhcimihk/Into The Bush,” her guests reveal the layered nature of environmental stewardship, bridging the gap between cultural teachings and academic insights.
Jordyn is a 20/20 Indigenous Clean Energy Catalyst and Co-Founder of ImaGENation, an Indigenous youth mentorship program under SevenGen, where she formerly served as Vice-Chair. She continues to champion youth and women’s leadership in the energy sector, serving on the Board of Directors for Indigenous Clean Energy and the Canadian Climate Institute. She was recently appointed to the Wah-ila-toos…
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How does their lived experience shape their qualification?
This excerpt from Empowering Indigenous Clean Energy – with Jordyn Burnouf, featured on Building Good, highlights her perspective on Indigenous leadership in clean energy and the urgent need for equity in land and energy conservation.
I grew up in Île-à-la-Crosse, a small community of about 1,500 people. The Cree name, Sakitawak, means "where the rivers open up." We are surrounded by water, forest, and beauty. Naturally, my family and most people I grew up with are deeply connected to the land. That connection shaped my appreciation for the environment, land-based teachings, and the work I do today.
Indigenous communities lead over 30 to 40 per cent of clean energy initiatives, and their ownership and equity are growing. Historically, companies have extracted resources from our lands with minimal consultation, leaving communities with a fraction of the wealth generated. Around 70 per cent of uranium energy produced in Canada is exported, benefiting others while our communities see little return.
Energy conservation is directly tied to land conservation. Legislation like Bill C-92 mandates prior informed consent for projects, but companies exploit loopholes. Meanwhile, Indigenous communities sit at the end of transmission lines, facing power outages and infrastructure neglect.
Equity in energy projects has…
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Jordyn Burnouf is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, engaging corporations, universities, governments, and Indigenous organizations on clean energy, sustainability, Indigenous governance, and youth leadership. She delivers keynotes, panels, and workshops that bridge Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, offering practical strategies for energy sovereignty, climate action, and cultural inclusion. Organizations seeking Indigenous-led solutions in sustainability and policy development benefit from her deep expertise and lived experience.
Jordyn’s speaking style is interactive and storytelling-driven, making complex topics accessible and impactful. She offers customized workshops, leadership training, and consulting, helping organizations create culturally respectful policies and meaningful Indigenous partnerships. Her expertise supports clients in climate justice, reconciliation, and Indigenous economic development, providing actionable insights for real change.
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Jordyn lives in Sakitawahk on Treaty 10 Territory.
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