Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Shutdown of WTP leads to state of emergency in Marten Falls First Nation
Marten Falls First Nation has declared a state of emergency in the community due to a shutdown of the water treatment plant. As of September…
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Healthier watersheds, wetlands on the horizon for B.C.
Communities throughout the province are restoring watersheds and wetlands to protect aquatic ecosystems and promote healthier environments for British Columbians and wildlife. During the past…
Creating an effective national strategy on First Nations water issues
Over the past decade, Canada’s federal government has focused significant attention on First Nations’ water problems, first by recognizing the challenge in 2011, then prioritizing…
ISC provides update on drinking water advisories in First Nations communities
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has provided an update on short-term and long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves in First Nations communities. Three…
Agreement in Principle to resolve class action litigation related to drinking water
An Agreement in Principle has been reached through a negotiation process to resolve a national class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First…
Update on clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of July 6, 2021, 32 First…
Water treatment plant internship program supports young Indigenous adults
How a resilient group of young Indigenous water treatment interns became new water treatment plant operators despite 2020 challenges. At the Ontario First Nations Technical…
May 2021 Progress Update on Access to Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of May 17, 2021, 106 long-term…
Analysis: The True State of Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations
Indigenous Services Canada has announced it won’t end long-term advisories until 2023 at the earliest. In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to ending all…
Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations Receive Support for Plans to Protect Members from Possible Flooding
The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager. This is to support the First Nations communities of…
Progress Update on Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations Communities
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has provided an update on the Government of Canada’s commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public…
Funding Announced for Water Infrastructure Improvements in First Nation Communities
Funding has been announced for clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements in 37 First Nation communities across Ontario. “Clean drinking water and proper wastewater…
Serious Action Needed to Ensure Clean Drinking Water for All First Nations
During a national virtual gathering focused on protecting water in uncertain times, hosted by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a committee of Knowledge Keepers…
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receive Funding to Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) and Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, have announced funding to support the last phase of the…
Indigenous Owned and Operated Water Utility Launching Through New Partnership Model
The first Indigenous owned and operated water utility in Canada, developed by way of a Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP), is a step closer to reality. A…
Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water, many First Nation communities still face pressing water issues; something that has been further exacerbated…
Government of Canada Creates Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation
The creation of an interdisciplinary Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation has been announced by the Government of Canada. “Flooding in Canada has devastating…
Curve Lake First Nation to Receive Funding for Green Infrastructure
Curve Lake First Nation will be receiving federal and provincial funding to support the improvement of drainage along Mississauga Road. This will help to reduce…
Recipient of 2020 National First Nations Water Leadership Award Announced
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, congratulated Éric Sioui, the 2020 recipient of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award. “Water operators are essential to…
Grassy Narrows First Nation Ends All Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories
Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community…
Water and Sewer Connection to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Celebrated
Chief Chris Skead and the Council of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation gathered with Elders, community members, other valued friends, and partners to celebrate the completion…
Huron-Wendat Nation Shows Support for Port of Quebec Project
The Québec Port Authority (QPA) has announced that it has received the formal support of the Huron-Wendat Nation (the Nation), through its Grand Chief Konrad…
New Mercury Care Home to be Built in Grassy Narrows First Nation
A framework agreement, which will provide federal support for a mercury care home, has been signed by Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, and Chief…
New Internship Program Aims to Address Water Challenges in First Nations Communities
A new partnership between the Bimose Tribal Council and Water First will deliver a drinking water treatment and environmental water management internship program for young…