Tag: Marc Miller
Top Five Drinking Water Stories of 2020
1. Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water,...
Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in...
While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water, many First Nation communities still face pressing water issues; something that has been further...
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...
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...
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...
Atlantic First Nations Water Authority and ISC Sign Framework Agreement
The responsibility of water and wastewater services for 15 First Nations communities in Atlantic Canada will be transferred from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to...
New Mercury Care Home to be Built in Grassy Narrows First...
A framework agreement, which will provide federal support for a mercury care home, has been signed by Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, and...
Minister Miller Provides Update on Drinking Water Advisories
Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, provided Indigenous Services Canada’s monthly update on the progress of removing drinking water advisories.
In February 2020, two short-term...
Lac Seul First Nation Celebrates End of 17-Year Drinking Water Advisory
A new water treatment plant has ended a 17-year drinking water advisory in Lac Seul First Nation.
Chief Derek Maud, the community of Lac Seul...
