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Cody Two Bears​

Founder and CEO, Indigenized Energy

Cody Two Bears is the Founder and CEO of Indigenized Energy and a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He is a nationally recognized leader in the movement for tribal energy sovereignty, combining Indigenous knowledge with Western science to bring renewable energy solutions to Native communities. In response to the 2016 #NoDAPL movement, Cody launched Indigenized Energy and led the development of North Dakota’s largest solar project on Standing Rock. Under his leadership, the organization also helped form the Tribal Renewable Energy Coalition, which was recently awarded $136 million through the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to advance clean energy in tribal communities. Cody made history as the youngest elected tribal council member on Standing Rock and helped bring President Obama to the reservation in 2013. A passionate advocate for youth empowerment and climate justice, Cody continues to speak across the country, sharing his vision for a just transition away from fossil fuels. His work has been featured in People Magazine, Rolling Stone, USA Today, Al Jazeera, and more.

Cody Two Bears​
Founder and CEO, Indigenized Energy