TORONTO — A new group of Indigenous water operators is ready to take on crucial roles in their communities, following the completion of the Ogemawahj…
NIPIGON, ON – The Government of Canada is making one of the largest freshwater protected areas in the world more accessible by awarding the contract for construction…
WINNIPEG, MB – Fresh water is a vital resource that is facing pressing challenges. To ensure that fresh water in Canada is clean and healthy, the Government…
Curve Lake First Nation will be receiving federal and provincial funding to support the improvement of drainage along Mississauga Road. This will help to reduce…
Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community…
A framework agreement, which will provide federal support for a mercury care home, has been signed by Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, and Chief…
A new partnership between the Bimose Tribal Council and Water First will deliver a drinking water treatment and environmental water management internship program for young…
A new water treatment plant has ended a 17-year drinking water advisory in Lac Seul First Nation. Chief Derek Maud, the community of Lac Seul…
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on drinking water advisories affecting public systems on reserves. “We are determined to…
Serving Indigenous communities with reliable, easy to operate small solutions. Water is considered sacred by Indigenous people for its interconnectedness to all life, making the…
It was in 2009 that I first learned about the mercury contamination that affected Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent First Nation. At the…
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on drinking water advisories affecting public systems on reserves. “First Nations and the…
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has opened nominations for the 2020 National First Nations Water Leadership Award. “Our commitment to eliminating all long-term drinking…
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on its commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems…
A call for immediate action to establish a mercury care home for Grassy Narrows First Nation has received support from Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
A First Nations coalition will be launching a campaign to recognize the human right to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. This campaign is…
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation has awarded a contract for the construction of a water treatment and distribution system to a joint venture firm, Shoal Lake…
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has filed a suit in Federal Court against the Government of Canada over its failure to ensure the safety of…
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has launched a new drinking water course for First Nations communities through a partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak and the…
The Government of Canada is working with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to improve access to safe, clean drinking water in the community.…
Seamus O’Regan, minister of indigenous services, has provided the department’s monthly progress update on the federal government’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories on…
Seamus O’Regan, minister of indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on the federal government’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories. “As we…
Seamus O’Regan, minister of indigenous services, has provided the department’s monthly progress update on the government’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories. In April…
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare announced that Autumn Peltier has been appointed as the new Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner. Peltier will be…