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WHAT WE DO

What We Do

Our work helps address water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. It is just one part of a solution to the water crisis facing many Indigenous communities.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

What You Can Do

There are many ways to contribute to the work of Water First. Whether it’s through a single or monthly donation, planned gift or hosting a fundraiser, we invite you to explore how you can be part of the solution.

ABOUT US

About Us

Our Indigenous Advisory Council members provide valuable feedback on our programs and delivery in communities.

NEWS

WHAT WE DO

WHAT YOU CAN DO

ABOUT US

NEWS

WHAT WE DO

What We Do

Our work helps address water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. It is just one part of a solution to the water crisis facing many Indigenous communities.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

What You Can Do

There are many ways to contribute to the work of Water First. Whether it’s through a single or monthly donation, planned gift or hosting a fundraiser, we invite you to explore how you can be part of the solution.

ABOUT US

About Us

Our Indigenous Advisory Council members provide valuable feedback on our programs and delivery in communities.

NEWS

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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.

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

Cheekbone Beauty founder talks building a makeup brand with purpose

June 6, 2022
Toronto Sun

Cheekbone Beauty Stands Up to Water Crisis During Indigenous History Month

June 1, 2022
Elle Canada

North Shore Tribal Council to help train water treatment plant operators

April 6, 2022
The Sudbury Star

B.C.’s Ryan Reynolds makes donation to support clean water for Indigenous communities

March 25, 2022
CTV News Vancouver

How two Indigenous water operators are helping to secure clean drinking water for their communities

November 6, 2021
Fresh Air, CBC Radio

Strong communities. Safe, clean water.

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Water First has been rated 5 Stars by Charity Intelligence (Ci), an organization that conducts assessments of charitable organizations to promote transparency, accountability and a focus on results in the charitable sector. Ci’s rating is based on financial transparency, results reporting, demonstrated impact, need for funding, and cents to the cause.

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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