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Sparking a passion for environmental water stewardship
Considering the water crisis faced by many Indigenous communities, there is a profound underrepresentation of Indigenous voices in Canada’s water governance. Couple this with a lack of employment and education opportunities for Indigenous youth and it becomes clear that it is critical we continue to offer Indigenous students the most impassioned, empowering, and exciting water science education learning opportunities possible.
Certified educators at Water First have developed comprehensive programs that create opportunities for students to strengthen their relationship with the environment, and foster a love of education and water science.
Our programming, designed for K-12 students, include multiple hands-on STEM workshops that explore custom curricular and local water science concepts. Students spend time on the land and in the classroom exploring these topics using water science tools and Water First learning resources. Working in collaboration with community members, students gain a greater understanding of their local geography and watershed. They also learn about the role they can play, as students and as young professionals, in protecting their water resources.
Water First is honoured to have engaged with schools in communities all across Canada. Witnessing students’ excitement and interest in the field of water science is inspiring.
Summer Reach Ahead Program
Participate in a community conservation or restoration project and earn a high school credit.
What's In Your Water
Study the connection between land and water through pollution and water quality analysis.
Full Circle
Investigate drinking water and wastewater systems engineering and scientific challenges.
Healthy Habitats
Explore the many ways all living things depend on the health and sustainability of aquatic habitats.
Student Profile: Aiden, Beausoleil First Nation
In 2019, our School Water team first visited Beausoleil First Nation, where we met Aidan, who was in Grade 6 at the time. When we converted to virtual programming due to COVID-19, we met Aidan again online. In 2021, we were back in Beausoleil and got to work once again with Aidan, who was then in Grade 8!
Our goal as a program department is to foster lasting relationships with communities and students by building future opportunities through consecutive visits. We have already had noticeable success in schools where we have had the opportunity to return. Staff, community members and most importantly the kids are excited! Aidan is one example who has already participated in the summer reach-ahead high school credit program.
