Video: Restoring the Lifeblood Highlights

Conceived to engage funders in a discussion on key challenges and opportunities with respect to fresh water and First Nations communities, last October’s Restoring the Lifeblood: Water, First Nations, and Opportunities for Change featured talks from the topic’s heavy hitters, including François Paulette, journalist Helen Fallding, the Centre for Indigenous Environment Resources’ Merrell-Ann Phare, and the Assembly of First Nations’ director of housing and infrastructure, Irving Leblanc. Tim Morris of the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation facilitated a discussion on how the philanthropic sector can partner with First Nations communities to solve water challenges. From integrating knowledge bases to establishing baseline data, to creating media coverage to developing water commissions, the group provided a bevy of ideas and possibilities for partnerships.

Last week, organizers released a summary document (pdf) and a short video of highlights from the event. Worth taking a look!