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To date, Water First has worked with over 80 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
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2022 Annual Report
PDF - 13 MB
Drinking Water Internship Program: Overview
PDF - 870 KB
Environmental Water Program: Overview
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Environmental Water Program: Additional Resources
PDF - 1.6 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
- Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators looking to inspire others
- Internship graduates bring technical skills and capacity to critical water issues
- September 26, 2023
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- Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators
- Partnership supports technical skills development and community capacity for water resources management
- July 13, 2023
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- 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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In The News
- November 20, 2023
- Ontario Morning, CBC Radio
- August 28, 2023
- Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
- Aki Kikinomakaywin ‘learning on the land’ camp in Thunder Bay gets Indigenous youth excited about science
- Leaders try to root the camp in Indigenous culture, stories and teachings, project lead says
- July 21, 2023
- CBC News