We see an Indigenous and community-owned regenerative hydrogen economy for the future of fuel in British Columbia. Our mission is to build a new energy model that meets dual crises of climate change and energy access with a framework rooted in Indigenous self-determination, reconciliation, and long-term stewardship of land and waters.
We believe First Nations and Indigenous communities should lead the opportunity in a shift to green energy. We are deeply committed to developing business opportunities based on mutual respect, cooperation, and mutual benefit for lands, waters, and people.
Inspired by nature’s own regenerative logic, Salish Elements process is grounded in the creation of symbiotic relationships across all levels of the system from soil microorganisms to technological infrastructure.
For green hydrogen, we take this innovative fuel one step further through our regenerative development process and plant design, designed in collaboration with Mindful Architecture™, to produce our rH2.
rH2 is produced and liquified via surplus hydroelectric power and water
Artistic, breathable, and affordable canopy covers utility, creating more visually pleasing aesthetic
Utility design culturally relevant through pithouse inspired structure
Community gathering space for members to learn, teach, and share traditional practices
Surplus heat is repurposed in greenhouses for food and plants that support a healthy local ecosystem
Community selected and ecologically relevant plant life surrounds the biocultural energy utility
Indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States participate in far-reaching trading relationships far beyond borders – as they have for millennia. Salish Elements sees nation-to-nation use of regenerative hydrogen fuel as a key component to fulfill the company’s vision of an equitable, clean economy.
Our regenerative hydrogen trade network will service the transportation sector via Interstate 5 — one of the highest polluting corridors on the west coast — as well as cities and communities along the network reliant on nonrenewable energy.
Future hydrogen power solutions and rH2 fulfilment
Future site for Indigenous Bio-cultural energy utility and hydrogen end uses
Future hydrogen Transportation solutions and rH2 fulfilment
Hydrogen power solutions and rH2 fulfilment
Seeking Tribal and other regional partners for Hydrogen power solutions, rH2 fulfilment and rH2 production
Future rH2 fulfilment
Seeking Tribal and other regional partners for Hydrogen power solutions, rH2 fulfilment
Salish Elements was awarded $4.5 million from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) through the Indigenous-led building new domestic production capacity stream of the Clean Fuels Fund. The funds will be allocated to complete the front-end engineering and design of a 25 MW green hydrogen production utility.
The utility is majority-owned by an Indigenous community government, Xaxli’p, residing in the Squamish-Lillooet region of B.C. Xaxli’p is one of 11 communities that make up the St’at’imc Nation.
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Water, Land, Power
Engineering & Development
Fueling Stations Distribution
Conscious Customer
We operate from the core of our integrity and communicate honestly with everyone.
Our projects enhance the ability for families to stay connected and close together by creating economic opportunities right at home.
Each project ensures development impacts are limited and communities see environmental and economic benefits without compromising mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
We work in a community ownership model and work to incorporate the local traditions, culture, values and needs into each project.
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