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Virtual Programs with Sagamok First Nation
Our team recently delivered our 2nd virtual program, this time to Biidaaban Kinoomaageamik in Sagamok First Nation.
Thank You for a Good News Story
2020 was quite a year! Despite the challenges we faced along the way, we’re proud of our successes. Among many
Enviro Week!
A few weeks ago in Kenora, Ontario, the interns in our Drinking Water Internship Program took part in a week-long
Internship Milestones: Operator in Training Exam
The Water First interns recently wrote their Entry Level Course and Operator in Training (OIT) exams. These exams are significant
Bimose Tribal Council & Water First
The Drinking Water program continues to be a priority for many communities, especially now. Clean and safe drinking water is
Update on the Drinking Water Internship In Bimose
At the time of our last newsletter we were pivoting our Internship program to remote and interactive online programming. Now
First Nations skills-training program has partnership at heart
Though it’s relatively well known that many First Nations communities don’t have access to clean drinking water, the complicated reasons
Water plant operators have an essential role
The last few weeks have been an interesting challenge. And to be honest, Water First is still navigating our new
Internship program wins 2019 Water’s Next award
Each year, Water Canada recognizes and celebrates the achievement of people, projects, and technology that address and improve water issues
Alumni Update
Since graduating, the Interns have been meeting regularly to stay connected, to improve the program, and to pave the way
Water First at AWWAO Conference
On January 29-31, 2019, Water First team members attended the 24th Annual Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO)
Internship program profiled in Water Canada magazine
The Water First Internship Program was featured in the January/February 2019 edition of Water Canada, a publication dedicated to covering