through clean energy careers and culturally grounded training.
Rooted in the spirit of First Nations teachings, Kawakhaŋ reflects a living journey — one guided by the energies that connect all things. It honors the wisdom of our ancestors, the power of community, and the sacred responsibility to grow in harmony with the world around us.
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To empower tribal and urban young adults through culturally grounded, hands‑on training in electric vehicle systems and sustainable technologies. By blending Indigenous principles with cutting‑edge engineering, Kawakhaŋ promotes self‑determination, long‑term economic opportunity and environmental stewardship.
To build a regenerative, sovereign‑aligned training ecosystem where innovation, culture and sustainability converge—empowering young adults to transform their futures and the communities they serve.
Graduates replace polluting engines with clean drivetrains, reduce emissions and learn to responsibly dispose and recycle EV components.
Alumni launch cooperatively owned EV service shops and mobile repair businesses, creating jobs and empowering tribal nations.
Continuous data tracking and advisory councils ensure cultural relevance and technical currency, paving the way for replication in other regions.
TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2025 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today presented the world premiere of the Super-ONE Prototype, a compact EV prototype, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The Super-ONE Prototype will be on display at the Honda booth throughout the duration of the show (Press days: Oct. 29-30, Public days: Oct. 31-Nov. 9, 2025). With the grand concept…
Image Credit: Rio Tinto Mining giant Rio Tinto says it has begun trialling battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The trial, to be run in collaboration with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Qiyuan, is Rio Tinto’s first use of battery swap electric haul trucks in surface mining operations. A fleet…
General Motors' electric vehicles will get vehicle-to-grid capability starting next year. The rollout will be part of GM's Energy Home ecosystem, which includes a Level 2 charger and a stationary power bank. EVs that are able to send energy back into the grid can help stabilize power supply during emergencies and blackouts. Electric vehicles are essentially giant batteries on wheels,…
Ford has a secret weapon that could help its earnings as EV concerns swirl
ChargePoint plans to roll out 600-kW chargers starting next year. There are no EVs currently available or even planned for release in the U.S. that need that much charging power. The most powerful EV chargers currently operational in America top out at 400 kW. By now, it's no secret that China is way ahead in the electric-vehicle race, and the…
Photo Credit: SAIC MG After much anticipation, a new EV battery, often referred to as the "holy grail" of its industry, has just entered the market for the first time. The first mass-produced EV to feature a semi-solid-state battery, the new MG4, was just approved for sale in China by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. What differentiates this…
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Tribal Land, Washington & Detroit, MI
