Sustainable access to safe, clean water in Indigenous communities continues to be a pressing issue in Canada.
Drinking water challenges are complex
Nobody understands the evolving challenges and needs more than the people who live there. Drinking water challenges are complex: in some communities, local concerns may be around infrastructure, for others, source water contamination. And numerous communities have challenges recruiting and training young Indigenous adults to join the drinking water field.
Water First is Canada’s leading charity dedicated to working in partnership with Indigenous communities. Our mission is to address local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration.
WHO WE ARE
Water First is guided by the Indigenous youth and young adults who participate in our programs, our Indigenous staff and board members, local Indigenous community partners, and by members of our Indigenous Advisory Council. Our collaborations are built on respect and meaningful partnerships, with Indigenous youth and community partners at the heart of our work. While we strive to meaningfully engage with many Indigenous individuals through our work, we do not identify as an Indigenous-led organization.
WHAT WE DO
Drinking Water
Certify water treatment operators to provide safe, clean drinking water for future generations.
Environmental Water
Strengthen technical capacity for long-term water and fish resource management.
