Annual Hands-On Training
The Sustainable Nations Development Project hosts an annual intensive hands-on training workshop for Indigenous people in the concepts, installation, and maintenance of environmentally and culturally appropriate technologies. The technologies focused on include:
Photovoltaics (Solar Electricity)
Micro-hydroelectric systems
Small Scale Wind Energy Systems
Straw Bale Construction
Construction Design using Ecological Design Methods
On-Site Natural Wastewater Treatment
Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
Technology Installation for a Reservation Community
Follow-Up Support
The primary focus of our program is to prepare students for follow-up support and training. We are devoted to providing support to our training participants to pursue sustainable development technology implementation in their communities. This includes partnering our board and staff with training participants in order to provide apprenticeships, mentorships, further technical training, and project development support to aid the success of on-reservation small scale sustainable development technology programs and projects.
Our students have gone on to establish natural building businesses, renewable energy businesses, and facilitate community projects.
We additionally offer several smaller weekend workshops throughout the year!