Mihskakwan James Harper is a proud citizen of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 8, Alberta. He is currently the Business Development Manager at NRStor Inc., where he champions developing large-scale energy storage and clean microgrid projects in a way that empowers communities and contributes to meaningful climate action. He is a Board Member with Indigenous Clean Energy and the Pembina Institute. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Manitoba, of which he is a 2023 Distinguished Alumnus. He holds a Master of Science in Renewable Energy from multiple European institutions. For the past 5 years, he has been the co-chair of the SevenGen council, an organization that develops and leads programs for Indigenous youth to lead in clean energy and climate action. He has co-hosted the podcast, Decolonizing Power, a series that aims to amplify voices worldwide on how clean energy enables authentic community empowerment. In 2024, he was honoured as a Clean 50, Emerging Leader for his dedication to pursuing clean energy as a pathway towards meaningful reconciliation. He loves his partner, family, and his community, who inspires him to work to build a future that is sustainable and empowers all.