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Water First has been profiled in a number of external articles and publications, from the CBC to the David Suzuki Foundation annual report.

Creemore organization addressing water challenges faced by indigenous communities.

November 20, 2023
Ontario Morning, CBC Radio

Water First starts new First Nations water operator internship near Orillia

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

Knowledge On Tap
Indigenous communities are building in-community capacity to address drinking water challenges through Water First's Internship Program

July 17, 2023
Watershed Sentinel

Water Canada Awards celebrates the industry’s best in Ottawa

June 9, 2023
Water Canada

When Indigenous youth succeed, whole communities benefit

February 6, 2023
CareerWise

First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program: Successful outcomes and positive impacts from community-based projects

September 26, 2022
Indigenous Services Canada

Calgary wrestling legend Bret Hart celebrated for Canada’s Walk of Fame induction

September 12, 2022
CBC News

Heartland, Baking Show, Strays and Dragons’ Den kick off Family Feud Canada Season 4

August 25, 2022
CBC Television

Local artists team up to design Indigenous-inspired Jays jersey in support of clean water efforts

July 7, 2022
Toronto Star

Strong communities. Safe, clean water.

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Water First acknowledges that our main office lies within the traditional territory of the Petun and the Anishnaabeg, which consist of the Odawa, Ojibwe, and the Pottawatomi nations. The region in which we live and work has been a site of human activity for approximately 15,000 years, with Indigenous peoples being the sole inhabitants until as recently as 500 years ago. Water First is located on the territory covered by Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty No. 18, of 1818. Today, this area is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work with the community in this territory.

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