Tag: Indigenous
Marc Miller Provides January 2020 Update on Drinking Water Advisories
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on drinking water advisories affecting public systems on reserves.
“First Nations and the...
Nominations Open for 2020 National First Nations Water Leadership Award
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has opened nominations for the 2020 National First Nations Water Leadership Award.
"Our commitment to eliminating all long-term drinking...
Marc Miller Provides November 2019 Update on Drinking Water Advisories
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, provided the department’s monthly progress update on its commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public...
Call to Establish a Mercury Care Home for Grassy Narrows First...
A call for immediate action to establish a mercury care home for Grassy Narrows First Nation has received support from Assembly of First Nations...
First Nations Coalition Announces Campaign for Safe Drinking Water
A First Nations coalition will be launching a campaign to recognize the human right to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. This campaign...
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Awards Contract for Water Treatment System
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation has awarded a contract for the construction of a water treatment and distribution system to a joint venture firm, Shoal...
Okanagan Indian Band Files Suit Against Federal Government
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has filed a suit in Federal Court against the Government of Canada over its failure to ensure the safety...
WCWC Launches Drinking Water Course for First Nations Communities
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has launched a new drinking water course for First Nations communities through a partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak and...
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receive Funding to Improve Drinking...
The Government of Canada is working with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to improve access to safe, clean drinking water in the...
June 2019 Update on Drinking Water Advisories
Seamus O'Regan, minister of indigenous services, has provided the department's monthly progress update on the federal government’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories...
