Shoal Lake Cree Nation Hosts Clean Energy Summit in Martensville

Martensville SK, July 15, 2025 – The City of Martensville is proud to host and support the Shoal Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) for their inaugural Clean Energy Summit on July 15th and 16th, at the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre.

The two-day event brings together First Nations leaders, political figures, and technical innovators to promote dialogue and collaboration on new clean energy opportunities in Saskatchewan. Attendees will discuss current and future initiatives planned by the SLCN, as part of a commitment to ensuring environmental sustainability and cultural traditions are prioritized in future economic developments on Treaty 5 territory.

“We’re honoured to welcome the leaders, members and guests of Shoal Lake Cree Nation to Martensville for this important gathering,” said Mayor Kent Muench. “It’s a privilege to play a part in this event, which will address critical issues facing our nation today — from sustainable energy and economic development to strengthening partnerships between First Nations and non-First Nations communities. We extend our sincere thanks to Chief Marcel Head and the Summit leadership for choosing our city as the host.”

The agenda includes:

• Greetings and remarks from Chief Marcel Head of the SLCN and City of Martensville Officials
• A summary of the Shoal Lake Current Biomass to Clean Energy Initiative and Signing of a “Next Step” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• A presentation by Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) and MOU signing
• Signing of Strategic Alignment Framework Agreement with The Hillcore Group
• Roundtable Discussion, “What Do Meaningful Economic Development Partnerships Look Like?”
• One-on-One individual meetings between dignitaries