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Apr 22, 2023 · Indigenous people have been standing up to protect water for decades — because to them, is more than just hydration. Water is alive and holds a spirit. Water is sacred. It's the lifeblood...
This peer-reviewed article describes the worldview and sacred relationship of the Cree people in Alberta, as well as how colonial policy has created despair (pomewin) in Aboriginal communities and a state of disconnectedness from the water.
Mar 22, 2021 · But understanding water only as a resource is problematic. It often focuses on access to water in the present, without referencing its ties to history and colonization. In doing so, we erase the important foundational knowledge that many Indigenous Peoples around the world have about water.
Aug 18, 2021 · Lack of clean water restricts indigenous access to traditional food systems from historically significant bodies of water and also increases the financial burden on native peoples. One fifth of First Nations households in Ontario rely on a private well for drinking water, and 57 percent of households rely on a household septic system.
Mar 1, 2024 · The current failures to end long-term Water advisories within Indigenous communities are due to the lack of recognition for Indigenous sacred ways and respect for Mother Earth. These Water crises also reflect the lack of progress in advancing Indigenous Water reconciliation.
Jan 1, 2024 · Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately affected by water insecurity as compared to non-Indigenous Peoples (Tinoco, 2014). Globally, Indigenous Peoples represent 18% of the extreme poor, and across 23 countries, around 33% of those living in extreme poverty live in rural areas (Arrojo-Agudo, 2022).
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Jun 12, 2022 · Taste and smell are the main factors impacting the perception of water and consumption practices. We may think that remote northern Indigenous communities have more trust in their tap water,...
