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.

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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

WHAT YOU CAN DO

What You Can Do

ABOUT US

About Us

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

NEWS

Launch of The Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship

May 31st, 2021October 17th, 2022
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Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN) and Water First are proud to launch the Drinking Water Internship Program in member communities. This program trains young Indigenous adults to become certified water treatment plant operators.

WBAFN has invested $50,100 toward the Internship Program, along with staff and community resources.

Together, WBAFN and Water First are committed to addressing local needs for more young and qualified personnel in the water management field to help ensure safe drinking water in communities.

Not only for today, but for future generations.

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.

Launch of The Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship

Strong communities. Safe, clean water.

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