Chief expects his First Nation will hit 30 years under boil water advisory
Twenty-eight years – that’s how long Neskantaga First Nation has been under a boil water…
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Nunavut ends state of emergency over water shortage in Iqaluit
The territory declared the emergency earlier this month
Indigenous program allows youth to tackle water issues in their community
A Canada-wide Indigenous water initiative is providing young people with an opportunity to tackle water…
Feds announce $11B towards housing, reconciliation and residential school support
Canada says it acknowledges that climate change has “exacerbated existing vulnerabilities” for Indigenous Peoples.
Process to apply for First Nations drinking water compensation now open
As of today, residents of First Nations impacted by long-term boil-water advisories can apply for…
Tlicho community of Edzo waiting weeks for frozen water lines to thaw
Kelsey Mantla can’t predict how long she’ll have running water for; but she knows how…
Iqaluit water treatment plant shut down over fuel contamination
The city says a breach in the system is suspected to have caused Iqaluit residents to smell fuel in their water – again.
Courts approve $8B settlement between First Nations, feds in clean water class action
‘This is great progress but it’s just a small stepping stone to ensuring that every status Indian living on an Indian reserve has access to clean drinking water,’ said Chief Emily Whetung on N2N
Federal government needs to increase spending to give First Nations clean water, PBO says
Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) says the federal government would need to increase planned spending…