Jesus speaks of living water, water that sustains abundant life.
What can I/we do to ensure that fresh, drinkable water is accessible to everyone?
Can I/we learn more about the status of drinkable water access in Canada’s indigenous communities?
Can I/we advocate, or contribute towards Canadian or global water protection and access?
Opportunities to learn
Find out about Water First and their work “to help address water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. It is just one part of a solution to the water crisis facing many Indigenous communities.”
Learn what the Canadian Government is (and isn’t) doing to make sure all drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves are lifted for the long term.
“You know something’s wrong when a child speaks up.” Hear Autumn Peltier, a 16-year-old from Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Ontario, frame her fight for clean drinking water in Canada’s Indigenous communities.
Opportunities to contribute
Make a financial donation to Water First, find out if your employer could partner with Water First, or spearhead a Water First fundraiser.
Make sure your elected officials know this issue matters to you. Stay on their case!
Be mindful of how YOU use water. If you’ve been taking for granted the clean, drinkable water that comes from the taps in your home, stop. Instead, be grateful and aware.
Pledge to stop using water that’s sold in plastic bottles.
Join Our Living Waters, a network aiming to achieve the goal of all waters in good health by 2030.