7Skyline Oklahoma Power Up Symposium to Advance Tribal Energy WorkforceDevelopment

Free one-day event brings together Tribal leaders, energy developers, and educators to build Indigenous capacity in the clean energy economy

October 23, 2025

Portland, Ore. – On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7Skyline, in partnership with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) and Red Cloud Renewable, will host Oklahoma Power Up: A Symposium on Tribal Energy Workforce — a free, full-day event focused on building Indigenous leadership and capacity in the clean energy sector. Held at OSUIT in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the symposium will bring together Tribal leaders, energy developers, educators, policymakers, financiers, and community stakeholders to explore how Native nations can lead and benefit from the clean energy transition.

“In Oklahoma, tribes are setting the expectation for workforce development and moving forward with renewable energy projects. That's why the Power Up Oklahoma event with 7Skyline is so incredibly important,” said Brandon Dinsmore, Tribal Outreach & Workforce Programs Specialist, OSUIT. “We are bringing tribal leaders together to discuss how we can work together to address their needs, whether that's workforce, financing, or knowledge.”

The symposium will begin with a morning blessing by Osage Nation Congressman Otto Hamilton, followed by opening remarks from OSUIT’s Brandon Dinsmore and 7Skyline’s David Harper. Tribal leadership will play a central role throughout the day, with keynote addresses from the Honorable Bobby Gonzalez, Chairman of the Caddo Nation, Joseph and Representative Scott Fetgatter, Chair of the Oklahoma House Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Second Chief, Del Beaver, will deliver a keynote focused on sovereignty, workforce development, and intergenerational resilience will also participate.

Programming will include a full slate of concurrent panels exploring topics such as clean energy career pathways, Tribal microgrid development, capital investment strategies, and inclusive workforce training models. The panel entitled “Powering Every Path: Careers Across the Clean Energy Spectrum | Energy Projects” will feature special insight from Joseph L. Bull, Ph.D. (Delaware Tribe of Indians), Dean of Engineering at Portland State University. Additional leaders in Tribal economic development, energy policy, and legal strategy will offer insights into how Native communities can drive innovation while protecting cultural and environmental priorities.

“This symposium is about more than jobs,” said Marissa Sisk (Muscogee [Creek] Nation), Energy Project Manager, 7Skyline, “It’s about self-determination, energy sovereignty, and building a future where Native communities have the tools and partnerships to lead in a changing energy landscape. We’re proud to support dialogue that centers Tribal voices and opens doors to opportunity.”

In addition to the panels, the symposium will feature a lunch-hour booth fair showcasing Tribal enterprises, renewable energy vendors, workforce training programs, and a Native arts market. Networking opportunities will be available throughout the day, along with a closing ceremony and EV bike raffle drawing sponsored by Huurav Energy.

This free event requires advance registration. For a full agenda, registration, and optional lodging discount details, visit www.7Skyline.com/tribal-energy-workforce.

7Skyline is grateful to the event sponsors including: Oklahoma State University, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Red Cloud Renewable, OG&E, Huurav Energy, Dancing Rabbit Tribal Consulting, Prince & Mamie and BoxPower.

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