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Media Advisory: The Chiefs of Ontario will hold a press conference to discuss ongoing water issues plaguing First Nations, the 2021 class action drinking water settlement conditions and Bill C-61
(Ottawa, Ont.—Dec. 1, 2025) Nearly a third of First Nations in Ontario are currently under a short- or long-term drinking water advisory. On Wednesday, December 3, Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event to draw attention to this troubling and ongoing national scandal. The press conference will also serve as an opportunity to highlight […]
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Canadians Value Freshwater but Feel Uninformed, New Poll Finds
Montreal, Quebec – November 28, 2025 – A recent national poll of nearly 1,200 Canadians showed that, despite widespread and growing appreciation for the importance of freshwater, three-quarters of Canadians do not feel well informed about it. Commissioned by AquaAction and conducted through Cint market research, the survey supports the development of a national water literacy campaign in partnership with leading educational institutions and with support from the Government of Canada. About the Survey […]
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Nunavik’s Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages – CTV News
November 24, 2025 PUVURNITUQ — In Quebec’s Nunavik region, it’s not unusual to run out of drinking water at home, or to have a full wastewater tank. But the Inuit residents demonstrate an impressive resilience to water shortages, with many adapting to the situation without complaint as they go about their lives in a remote […]
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Canada Water Agency invites applications for projects to protect and restore fresh water across Canada
From: Canada Water Agency November 14, 2025 – Winnipeg, Manitoba Freshwater stewardship is critical for Canada’s environment, economy and people, and it begins at the local level. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, restoration, and conservation bolsters Canada’s economy and helps ensure the sustainability of fresh water for current and future generations. Today, the […]
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Province takes next step to improve Elk Valley water quality
July 31, 2025 VICTORIA – Fish, wildlife, ecosystems and communities in the Elk Valley will benefit from an updated plan to improve water quality in the region. The Province has updated the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan to improve how B.C. manages the effects of mining on water quality. This is the first time the Elk Valley’s area-based […]
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Water First Launches New Internship in Collaboration with Seven First Nations Communities in Southern Ontario
Toronto, ON, July 15, 2025 – Water First Education & Training Inc. is proud to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program in conjunction with seven First Nations communities and organizations across southern Ontario. The program will see ten Indigenous adults participate in the 15-month Drinking Water Internship Program to pursue valuable provincial […]
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People, businesses urged to conserve water as drought risks increase
July 14, 2025 VANCOUVER – The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions. “Saving water and responding to drought is a shared responsibility, and we know that early action can make a big difference, especially when […]
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Millions Flow into Great Lakes: Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions
From: Canada Water Agency July 14, 2025 Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in protecting our freshwater to build a cleaner, safer and sustainable future for all. The Great Lakes Watershed is a critical freshwater system that […]
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Water is our responsibility,’ say Indigenous community reps leading water walk across P.E.I. – CBC Player
Indigenous-led ceremonies started from two different points on Prince Edward Island this week to kick off the Island’s first ‘Walk to Heal Our Waters.’ The groups involved are walking more than 100 kilometres combined over a couple of days, carrying water on a spiritual journey to meet in the Miscouche area for a celebration on […]
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Learning from water with Leanne Betasamosake Simpson – Canadian Geographic
Jun 24, 2025 A conversation on water, storytelling and Indigenous resilience with the award-winning writer, scholar and singer This special live episode of Explore features a thought-provoking conversation about the deep importance of our relationship with water between host David McGuffin and acclaimed Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer, and musician Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, recorded at the Ottawa Writers Festival in May. […]
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