Mihskakwan james harper is a proud citizen of sturgeon lake cree nation in treaty 8, alberta, from the lands known as canada. he is currently the business development manager at nrstor inc., where he champions developing large-scale energy storage and clean microgrid projects in a way that empowers communities and contributes to meaningful climate action. he is a board member with indigenous clean energy and the pembina institute. he holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a masters in renewable energy. he has served as a co-chair of the sevengen council, an organization that develops and leads programs for indigenous youth to lead in clean energy and climate action. he has co-hosted the podcast, decolonizing power, a series that aims to amplify voices worldwide on how clean energy enables authentic community empowerment. he loves his partner, family, and his community, who inspires him to work to build a future that is sustainable and empowers all.