Not sure what Water First is all about?
To date, Water First has worked with over 70 Indigenous communities on drinking water and environmental water challenges, along with hands-on water science education with Indigenous students.
Many Indigenous communities in Canada have identified the need for more young, qualified, and local personnel to support solving water issues, independently and for the long term. However, there is a lack of opportunities for young adults to gain the relevant skills and experiences.
Water First has 14 years of experience designing and delivering skills training programs with Indigenous community partners as a solution to address some of these challenges.
Learn more about all the ways Water First is working with Indigenous communities in Canada to resolve local water challenges through training, education, and collaboration. We are happy to provide photos of our work to complement your storytelling.
About Water First
PDF - 1.4 MB
2022 Annual Report
PDF - 13 MB
Drinking Water Internship Program: Overview
PDF - 870 KB
Environmental Water Program: Overview
PDF - 1 MB
Indigenous Schools Water Program: Overview
PDF - 1.7 MB
Reach out to us
Media Contact
Ami Gopal
Director of Development & Communications
ami.gopal@waterfirst.ngo
1-800-970-8467 ext. 106
Spokespersons
John D. Millar
Executive Director & Founder
Kendra Driscoll
Internship Development Manager
Dillon Koopmans
Senior Manager, Education
Press Releases
- Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
- Partners celebrate graduates of the Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship Program
- September 27, 2022
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- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $500,000 in Support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous Youth and Young Adults
- Education and training programs co-created with Indigenous communities build capacity locally - a sustainable solution to complex water challenges.
- March 24, 2022
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- Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First Announce New Training Internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators
- New Collaboration Supports Young Indigenous Adults to Become the Next Generation of Water Operators
- March 21, 2022
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In The News
- February 6, 2023
- CareerWise
- September 26, 2022
- Indigenous Services Canada
- September 12, 2022
- CBC News