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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

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have made a donation in support of locally-based, hands-on skills training and education programs. Reynolds’ & Lively’s $500,000 contribution will provide resources for more young Indigenous adults to become water treatment plant operators and environmental water science technicians, as well as engage Indigenous school-aged students

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Celebrating history and diversity:
National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month

Contents: June is a special month of recognition and celebration. With National Indigenous History Month, we have an opportunity to

May 31st, 2023

Diving Into Water Quality Analysis: Two weeks of workshops, learning, and connection

A Water Quality Analyst (WQA) plays a critical role in testing water quality in a water system and ensuring the

May 16th, 2023

Long-Term Connections for Sustainable Outcomes

A fundamental aspect to Water First’s work is striving for lasting results – which means sustainable outcomes to projects, with

May 16th, 2023

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The Sound of Water: My Journey to Water First

It was 2021. I was sitting at my desk, tapping to the beat of water droplets in my headphones. I

April 18th, 2023

Understanding Cumulative Effects on Fish Populations with Innu Nation

Innu Nation has a deep understanding about the stressors on fish populations on their traditional territory. Water First is supporting

April 17th, 2023

Bringing Communities Together to Explore Winter Water Science

Winter water monitoring can be challenging – think temperatures below -30°, biting winds, snowdrifts that can bury buildings, and lake

March 31st, 2023

Environmental Water intern taking water samples from a local water source.

Celebrating future water scientists on World Water Day

Safe water needs skilled people. On this World Water Day, March 22, Water First celebrates the Indigenous youth and young

March 22nd, 2023

Turning a Dream of Clean Water Into Action

With support from Rotary, Georgian Bay Drinking Water Program interns have a bright future ahead. For interns of the Georgian

March 10th, 2023

Sunny Days in Nunavik

Written by: Adrianna Bilinski, Indigenous School Engagement Manager at Water First. The third week of January, in the middle of

February 15th, 2023

Paige

Paige, a new short film from Water First and Untold Storytelling, follows the story of Paige Manitowabi, a Water Walker

February 8th, 2023

North Shore Internship at Water Treatment Plant

GIS & Mapping Workshop

In January, interns in the Drinking Water Internship Program gathered at the Mississauga First Nation Community Centre for a week-long

February 7th, 2023

From Connection to Community – Jacey’s Path to Water First

Legend of the Blackfoot Iniskim (Buffalo Stone) Long ago, the Blackfoot People lived in tipis and were nomadic. They followed

January 25th, 2023

Drinking Water Program

Diving Into Water Quality Analysis: Two weeks of workshops, learning, and connection

A Water Quality Analyst (WQA) plays a critical role in testing water quality in a water system and ensuring the

May 16th, 2023

Turning a Dream of Clean Water Into Action

With support from Rotary, Georgian Bay Drinking Water Program interns have a bright future ahead. For interns of the Georgian

March 10th, 2023

GIS & Mapping Workshop

In January, interns in the Drinking Water Internship Program gathered at the Mississauga First Nation Community Centre for a week-long

February 7th, 2023

From Connection to Community – Jacey’s Path to Water First

Legend of the Blackfoot Iniskim (Buffalo Stone) Long ago, the Blackfoot People lived in tipis and were nomadic. They followed

January 25th, 2023

Celebrating the Graduates of the Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship

In June of 2021 Water First, in partnership with Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations, Gezhtoojig Employment & Training, and

September 23rd, 2022

Fourth Drinking Water Internship Underway

On July 4th, the latest Water First Internship Program — in partnership with Mamaweswen and the North Shore Tribal Council—

August 10th, 2022

Experience in a Big City Treatment Plant

Written by: Lori Corbiere, an intern from Wahnapitae First Nation in the Drinking Water Internship Program, and Kendra Driscoll, Water

June 20th, 2022

Group photo outside of the Naskapi Water Pumphouse.

Inter-program Collaborations in Naskapi

In late May, Dillon from our Schools Program team was in the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach to work with students

June 10th, 2022

Water First To Build New Operations Hub to Support Significant Growth in Programming

The Water First Operations Hub will serve as a centre of effective coordination supporting partnerships with Indigenous communities from coast

April 29th, 2022

Two men using laboratory equipment to test water.

Future Water Quality Analysts in Training

A key aspect of our training programs is to create the bridge between the solid base of knowledge and skills

April 26th, 2022

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How to Be the Safety Line

An Intern’s Perspective on the Water First Internship Program Written by Nick Chapman, Water First Intern from Temagami First Nation.

March 15th, 2022

Interns practiced with equipment that gathers data to assess stream health and collected bugs in the water. The kinds of bugs they found can be linked to overall water quality.

Taking Water Quality Testing to the Great Outdoors

In June of 2021, the Drinking Water Internship with Waabnoong Bemjiwang Associations of First Nations began, in partnership with Gezhtoojig

October 27th, 2021

Environmental Water Program

Long-Term Connections for Sustainable Outcomes

A fundamental aspect to Water First’s work is striving for lasting results – which means sustainable outcomes to projects, with

May 16th, 2023

Understanding Cumulative Effects on Fish Populations with Innu Nation

Innu Nation has a deep understanding about the stressors on fish populations on their traditional territory. Water First is supporting

April 17th, 2023

Bringing Communities Together to Explore Winter Water Science

Winter water monitoring can be challenging – think temperatures below -30°, biting winds, snowdrifts that can bury buildings, and lake

March 31st, 2023

Monitoring the impacts of climate change with Brunswick House First Nation

Beth Wright, Water First’s Communications Assistant, reflects on her trip to Chapleau as part of a climate monitoring and training

January 23rd, 2023

Chapleau High School Students Help With Climate Monitoring Study

Cory and Tanya from our Environmental and Indigenous Schools Water Programs were up in Brunswick House First Nation (BHFN) in

July 11th, 2022

Inter-program Collaborations in Naskapi

In late May, Dillon from our Schools Program team was in the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach to work with students

June 10th, 2022

Water First To Build New Operations Hub to Support Significant Growth in Programming

The Water First Operations Hub will serve as a centre of effective coordination supporting partnerships with Indigenous communities from coast

April 29th, 2022

Connecting Youth, Science, Water, and Community

Water First Indigenous Schools Water Program and Environmental Water Program Work Together in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN). By Adrianna

January 4th, 2022

A Nation Equipping Themselves to Steward Their Water and Fish

In early November, Water First returned to the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach. This trip was a special one as it

December 17th, 2021

Kendra explaining the setup of the YSI, a tool used to measure pH, temperature and conductivity.

Water Sampling with members of the Cree Nation Government

In September 2021, Water First began a new project with the Cree Nation Government and the Cree Nation of Nemaska

October 27th, 2021

Long Term Monitoring Program in Sheshatshiu

After acquiring an old fishing lodge on Park Lake, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN) in central Labrador are beginning a

August 4th, 2021

Restoration sites selected in Long Point First Nation

The Environmental Water team’s latest collaboration with Long Point First Nation, is continuing to evolve. In consultation with the community,

July 29th, 2021

Schools Program

Sunny Days in Nunavik

Written by: Adrianna Bilinski, Indigenous School Engagement Manager at Water First. The third week of January, in the middle of

February 15th, 2023

Paddling Through the Weeds

by Adrianna Bilinski, Indigenous School Engagement Coordinator Over the last few years, the Schools Program team at Water First has

October 27th, 2022

Summer Credit Program: Earning High School Credits Through Experiential Learning

In late August 2022, Water First’s Schools Program team wrapped up its second year of delivering the Summer Credit Program.

October 7th, 2022

Chapleau High School Students Help With Climate Monitoring Study

Cory and Tanya from our Environmental and Indigenous Schools Water Programs were up in Brunswick House First Nation (BHFN) in

July 11th, 2022

Inter-program Collaborations in Naskapi

In late May, Dillon from our Schools Program team was in the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach to work with students

June 10th, 2022

Water Walk with Wasauksing First Nation

The Schools Program team was in Wasauksing First Nation a few weeks ago, working with students from Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik. The

June 7th, 2022

What’s in Your Water in Manitoba

After much delay due to COVID travel restrictions, our Indigenous Schools Water Program team was able to travel to Manitoba

May 27th, 2022

Water First To Build New Operations Hub to Support Significant Growth in Programming

The Water First Operations Hub will serve as a centre of effective coordination supporting partnerships with Indigenous communities from coast

April 29th, 2022

Planting the Seed for Future Water Scientists

Our Indigenous Schools team was recently in Dokis First Nation. During this program, students at Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig went to

April 28th, 2022

Perseverance and Lasting Results

Christian Island Elementary School and Water First Building on Foundations Our project with Beausoleil First Nation and the Christian Island

January 20th, 2022

Indigenous Schools Water Program Visits Temagami First Nation

In late October, the Indigenous Schools Water Program visited Laura McKenzie Learning Centre in Temagami First Nation. Programming for the

January 18th, 2022

Connecting Youth, Science, Water, and Community

Water First Indigenous Schools Water Program and Environmental Water Program Work Together in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN). By Adrianna

January 4th, 2022

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