In numerous Indigenous communities across Canada, tap water is not safe to drink. The water challenges faced by many Indigenous communities in Canada are complex. In some communities, the concern may be around infrastructure, for others source water concerns. And some communities have challenges with capacity and training.

Infrastructure alone cannot solve the water crisis; the people who run the systems are critical. Many Indigenous communities in Canada have identified the need for more young, qualified, and local personnel to support solving water issues, independently and for the long term. However, there is a lack of locally available opportunities for young adults to gain the relevant skills and experiences.

Water First is Canada’s leading charitable organization dedicated to working with Indigenous communities to address local water challenges through education, training, and meaningful collaboration. Help support this important cause by clicking this link to contribute: [insert link]

Water First is Canada’s leading charitable organization addressing water challenges in Indigenous communities through skills training and education. Their Drinking Water Internship Program is a 15-month paid internship, partnering with and training young Indigenous adults for a career in water science. Join me in supporting Water First’s mission to address drinking water challenges in Indigenous communities by donating at this link: [insert link]

Water First partners with young Indigenous adults in learning skills that help their communities to best manage their water resources. Their environmental programs facilitate restoration projects to rehabilitate waterways and baseline water quality and contaminant studies, encouraging local land stewardship. Click this link to learn more and support this important work: [insert link]

Water First runs an education program for Indigenous youth that facilitates hands-on learning through water science workshops, getting youth out on the land to complete environmental restoration projects of local significance. I support this important work, and I hope you do, too. Learn more and donate with me at this link: [insert link]

In numerous Indigenous communities across Canada, tap water is not safe to drink.

Many communities have identified the need for certified personnel to operate and maintain their drinking water treatment systems. Water First is Canada’s leading charitable organization dedicated to working together with Indigenous communities to build capacity locally – collaborating to resolve both drinking water and environmental water concerns. Since 2009, Water First has partnered with 60 Indigenous communities in Canada on a variety of water education and training projects.

Through education, training, and meaningful collaboration, Water First is supporting sustainable water systems to last generations. Join me in supporting Water First’s mission to address drinking water challenges in Indigenous communities by donating at this link: [insert link]

The water crisis in Indigenous communities is unacceptable. Water First works with Indigenous communities to resolve local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration. Help support this important cause by clicking this link: [insert link]