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- First Nations are the owners and operators of community infrastructure in First Nations communities, including water infrastructure. First Nations manage the construction, upgrade, and day-to-day operations of water systems.
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Oct 7, 2024 · The federal government has no legal duty to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water, even if Liberal ministers publicly suggest otherwise, Justice Canada lawyers say. That's the...
- Water is sacred to Indigenous people. They have been fighting ...
Some sources of water, however, remain untouched by human...
- Water is sacred to Indigenous people. They have been fighting ...
Apr 22, 2023 · Some sources of water, however, remain untouched by human development — and Indigenous people are still fighting to protect them for future generations.
Mar 1, 2024 · After a years-long battle, the federal government opened the First Nations drinking-water settlement process in 2022, offering compensation to First Nations that have suffered for long...
Jun 7, 2016 · This report documents the impacts of serious and prolonged drinking water and sanitation problems for thousands of indigenous people – known as “First Nations” – living on reserves.
Dec 11, 2023 · 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.
Mar 10, 2021 · Since the pandemic began in March 2020, First Nations, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, have lifted 13 long-term drinking water advisories in the past 12 months, improving access to clean water for more than 1000 homes and 65 community buildings including schools, health facilities and band offices.
Dec 11, 2023 · Bill C-61 would recognize and affirm the inherent right of First Nations to self-government in relation to water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on, in and under First Nation lands.
