James Jenkins, executive director of Indigenous Clean Energy, is a member of Walpole Island First Nation, where he has previously served as CEO. James led the development of First Nation equity participation in two 100-megawatt wind farms. These and similar experiences led James to become a champion of Indigenous community and business partnerships in clean energy. James holds an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and is a former municipal clerk. He has also spent time running a consulting business, Ajijaak Solutions, which provided governance and management support for First Nations and businesses. James is a sessional instructor at Western University’s public administration program. He is a proud father of three, a multi-instrumentalist, and an avid outdoorsman who loves camping, boating, hunting, and fishing.