Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
Métis people have a deep, intergenerational connection to the land—one that guides how it is cared for today and protected for future generations.
In this documentary short, we visit Métis Crossing to explore Salay Prayzaan, a 4.86 MW solar project led by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Developed in collaboration with the Town of Smokey Lake and Smokey Lake County, the project demonstrates what’s possible when communities work together toward a shared vision for a sustainable future—one that delivers environmental and economic benefits beyond its own borders.
The solar array generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of 1,200 Alberta homes and offset more than 4,700 tonnes of CO₂ annually, while sharing profits and tax revenue with neighbouring communities.
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This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
Métis people have a deep, intergenerational connection to the land—one that guides how it is cared for today and protected for future generations.
In this documentary short, we visit Métis Crossing to explore Salay Prayzaan, a 4.86 MW solar project led by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Developed in collaboration with the Town of Smokey Lake and Smokey Lake County, the project demonstrates what’s possible when communities work together toward a shared vision for a sustainable future—one that delivers environmental and economic benefits beyond its own borders.
The solar array generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of 1,200 Alberta homes and offset more than 4,700 tonnes of CO₂ annually, while sharing profits and tax revenue with neighbouring communities.
Subscribe for more stories of environmental leadership in Alberta.
This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
