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Adaptability in Action
Written by Mason Prout, Communications & Development Specialist at Water First Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation is located on the north

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.