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1. • • Canada possesses the world’s third largest freshwater reserves. Despite that, 618 First Nations Communities are not supplied with safe drinking water. This issue has been going on for decades, with these communities suffering the full weight of the consequences of the inadequate water they have.
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     Indigenous Safe Drinking Water Crisis in Canada- overview

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   Do indigenous people in Canada have access to clean drinking water?

   • Water and sanitation is a basic human right, recognized as such by the United Nations- yet dozens of Indigenous communities across what is currently Canada do not have access to clean drinking water. In 2015, the Canadian government committed to end all of the long-term drinking water advisories in Indigenous communities by March 2021.

   Lack of Clean Drinking Water in Indigenous communities

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   How are Canada and First Nations working together to improve drinking water?

   • The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve access to clean drinking water and lift all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves as soon as possible. Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities.

   Government of Canada progress update on improving access to clean w…

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   Why do Canadian First Nations have a drinking water advisory?

   • The lack of clean, safe drinking water in the Canadian First Nations communities is one of the greatest violations of the United Nations recognized human rights to water and sanitation. Drinking Water Advisories Drinking water advisories are issued to warn people not to drink unsafe water by testing water quality.

   Indigenous Safe Drinking Water Crisis in Canada- overview

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   How can Canada improve access to clean drinking water?

   • May 17, 2021 — Ottawa, unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve access to clean drinking water and lift all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves as soon as possible.

   Government of Canada progress update on improving access to clean w…

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   Will Canada lift long-term drinking water advisories on First Nations reserves?

   • As the Government of Canada works towards ensuring all First Nations communities have reliable access to clean water, it remains committed to lifting all long-term drinking water advisories on First Nations reserves. Access to clean drinking water is essential. Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided a progress update on this commitment.

   Progress update on the Government of Canada's commitment to clean …

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   How does a lack of clean water affect indigenous peoples?

   • 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.

   Lack of Clean Drinking Water in Indigenous communities

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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...

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   Aug 18, 2021 · 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. Culturally, many Indigenous people see the water on native lands as medicinal, possessing a spiritually significant quality.

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   May 29, 2021 · Did you know that many Indigenous groups in Canada are living in third world conditions in a first world country? Canada possesses the world’s third largest freshwater reserves. Despite that, 618 First Nations Communities are not supplied with safe drinking water.

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   Mar 20, 2024 · Indigenous peoples need to be involved in the governance of the water and the lands within their traditional territories. In addition to drinking water, there are activities happening upstream that affect natural water bodies, such as mining and other development, yet the communities are not part of the decision-making.

8. isc.gc.ca › eng › 1697555066364Drinking water and wastewater legislation

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   As part of Canada's commitment to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), new proposed drinking water and wastewater legislation is being advanced through engagement that puts First Nation voices at the forefront.

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   May 17, 2021 · Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of May 17, 2021, 106 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted.

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    Mar 10, 2021 · A new water treatment plant and upgrades to water infrastructure have improved access to clean drinking water for over 300 homes homes and 11 community buildings. With this lift, no long-term drinking water advisories are currently in effect on public systems on reserves in Alberta.