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Native Sun Community Power Development Our First Quarterly Newsletter, June 2026: June is Ode’imin Giizis (the Strawberry Moon), the Heart Berry Moon.

On May 28, nearly 30 electric vehicles filled the Freedom to Drive Electric Vehicle and Renewable Energy Showcase at Red Lake Nation. Electric school buses, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, box trucks, side-by-sides, e-bikes, and e-trikes showed how transportation electrification is already serving Red Lake schools, health services, agriculture, food systems, Tribal programs, and community members.

In 2026, Native Sun Community Power Development launched Electric Nation Pacific Northwest, expanding its commitment to affordable, clean transportation and Tribal energy infrastructure across Turtle Island. The first projects will support the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, and the Yakama Nation in Washington. The work includes public DC fast charging, pull-through stations for larger electric vehicles and trailers, and planning for future Tribal fleet and community