Water First – 2025 Annual Report
Press Release
We asked members of our Board and Advisory Councils about the importance of the work that Water First is doing. Take a look at what they said!
“One of the greatest obstacles to the provision of safe drinking water in First Nations is the lack of human resources and water operators and the Water First Internship Program helps to fill that gap through the implementation of their comprehensive water operator training program. Water First’s “one on one” approach has led to their high rate of success which is desperately needed in our First Nation’s water world.”
Phil Tangie, Michipicoten First Nation
“Being on the Indigenous Advisory Council gives me the opportunity to work and collaborate with other elders, as well as the entire Water First group when we come together for hands-on learning. And it means that I can contribute to the work on water issues by sharing my experiences teaching in isolated communities.”
Jean Marie Colbourn, Whitefish River First Nation
“The Multi-Regional Roundtable gathers voices from across Turtle Island and we are dedicated to bringing Water First programming to different regions. Hearing from other water professionals and their experiences gives us great insight into community needs.”
Katy Thorne, ‘Namgis First Nation
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