Wednesday, April 1, 2026
National partnership launches water literacy project
AquaAction, Canadian Geographic and the Canadian Museum of Nature are partnering to create a water literacy initiative called “The Water Literacy Project” aimed at youth…
Indigenous
2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award winners announced
On March 21 federal minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced the 2026 recipients of the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award in…
BQE to operate Nunavik Nickel Project water treatment plants
BQE Water Inc. announced March 19 it has entered into a three-year agreement with Canadian Royalties Inc. (CRI) to operate mine water treatment plants at…
Oneida Nation awards construction contract for water pipeline project
The Oneida Nation of the Thames has awarded a construction contract for a pipeline connection to Lake Huron’s water. London, ON-based L82 Construction Limited was…
National Indigenous Water Operator Day is on March 21
On March 21 National Indigenous Water Operator Day (NIWOD) recognizes the contributions of Indigenous water operators in getting clean water to communities across the nation.…
B.C. invests in new Haida Gwaii subsea fibre-optic link
The government of British Columbia is investing up to $24 million in a new subsea fibre-optic project to bring improved connectivity to the Haida Gwaii…
Mosaic launches pilot combining watershed stewardship with forest management
Mosaic Forest Management announced Feb. 25 it is launching a multi-year pilot in the Koksilah watershed on Vancouver Island which integrates watershed services, carbon programs,…
Burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the province of British Columbia will conduct their…
Russell, ON stakeholders advocate for new wastewater plant
Russell Township, ON and The Nation Municipality members are collaborating to push for a new regional wastewater treatment plant to service both communities. Members of…
Federal government invests $1M in Kus-kus-sum estuary restoration on Vancouver Island
The federal government is contributing $1 million to restore a former industrial sawmill site in the K’ómoks Estuary on Vancouver Island, a project aimed at…
National First Nations Water Leadership Award opens 2026 nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award, an annual honour recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing clean and safe drinking…
First graduates of Environmental Water Internship strengthen Indigenous water stewardship
The first cohort of the Environmental Water Internship, an initiative designed to build Indigenous capacity in water and resource management, has officially graduated. Launched in…
Historic return of sockeye salmon to the Columbia River marks major milestone for Indigenous-led restoration effort
For the first time in more than 80 years, sockeye salmon released as fry in the upper Columbia River have returned as adults, marking a…
Muskowekwan First Nation opens new water treatment plant
Muskowekwan First Nation has officially opened a new water treatment plant that will provide clean and safe drinking water for the entire community. Chief Cynthia…
Three recipients honoured with National First Nations Water Leadership Award
Vernon Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, along with Craig Casimel and Peter Luggi of Stellat’en First Nation in British Columbia, have been…
Minister of Indigenous Services issues statement on Water Operator Day 2025
The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: “Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are…
Weso’tmk Samqwan signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services
Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services…
Canada invests in Indigenous marine response capacity
When marine incidents happen in remote coastal areas, members of Indigenous communities are often the first to respond, as instrumental partners in Canada’s search and rescue system.…
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant and distribution system upgrades
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Chief Irene Sagon Kells and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, are excited to mark the official groundbreaking of the…
Bonaparte First Nation celebrates completion of their new water treatment plants
BONAPARTE FIRST NATION, SECWÉPEMC TERRITORY – Bonaparte First Nation proudly marked the completion of two new water treatment plants, which now provide clean drinking water…
Nipissing First Nation constructs wetland to enhance environmental resilience
NIPISSING FIRST NATION, Ont. – A new wetland project in Nipissing First Nation will help convert nutrient-rich wastewater into safe, non-potable water to support vital…
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting…
Federal government invests in natural stormwater pond in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS, BC – A new stormwater collection system on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands to build community resilience and protect habitats for local wildlife…