Electric Nation

Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe. A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.

Citing the traditional Indigenous role as “stewards of the Earth,” the Red Lake Nation Embassy in Minneapolis’ Little Earth neighborhood hosted an Electric Vehicle Social on Friday, inviting the Native community to learn more about electric vehicles and EV charging stations.

Michael Barrett , RLNN | May 30, 2025 Native Sun Community Power Development hosted an Electric Vehicle Social on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Red Lake Casino and Event Center from 4 PM - 7 PM. The Electric Nation EV four-wheeler provided Native youth with the excitement of eco-friendly travel. According to their website, Native Sun is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and an equitable energy transition. Through edu

Tribal nations, utilities partner on EV access and reliability in the Upper Midwest: "The $13.4 million Electric Nation project will install 122 EV chargers and distribute 16 vehicles to tribal fleets across the region." By By Brian Martucci