‘It is possible’: this tiny First Nation’s big renewable energy strategy – The Narwhal
Jan. 29, 2026
On the tip of Vancouver Island, the sun, wind and tides will power Quatsino First Nation into the future
This story is part of Generating Futures, a series from The Narwhal exploring clean energy sovereignty among B.C. First Nations.
On the northwestern corner of Vancouver Island, wind and storms will often rip through Quatsino Sound. The wild west coast weather means Quatsino First Nation experiences frequent power outages.
There are few ways in and out of the community, roughly a six-hour drive northwest from Victoria. If they’re blocked by rough weather, “we’re closed off from society,” Quatsino member Kara Wilson says.
