Drinking Water - A Gathering for First Nations in Alberta
October 7-8, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North
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Îethka Nakoda Nations, along with First Nations’ leaders, Elders, health care outreach, prevention and emergency management personnel joined together to honour experiences, share ideas and resources.
The program included facilitated discussions and workshops for First Nations’ communities to share how they are managing and improving drinking water in their communities.
This gathering is a follow-up and a chance to discuss the Alberta Water Forums Report and consultations from August 2020.
Resources: Presentations and Handouts
(Click each checkmark to view each presentation)
- Alberta Water Forum Primer
- Video, filmed and produced by Jacob Mark (Stoney Health Services): A Tale of Two Cities
- Simon Sihota and Kyle Wonsiak (Indigenous Services Canada): Environmental Public Health Services: Safe Drinking Water Program Overview
- Adam Kuehnbaum (Indigenous Services Canada): Alberta Water and Wastewater Program
- Dr. Kerry Black (University of Calgary): Water Sovereignty and Wellbeing Strengthening First Nations-led Solutions
- Devin Meneen (TSAG): Building Capacity, Ensuring Safety - TSAG’s Role in Supporting First Nations
- Sarah Jayne Kendal, Adrianna Bilinski, Janelle Snache (Water First): Safe Water Needs Skilled People
- Clinton Bearspaw and Jerott Mark (Stoney Health Services):Water on the Move
- Michael McKnight (Maskwacis) and Chad Simon (Samson Cree Nation): Nipiy Pimatisiwin: Water is Life (not yet available)
- Paul Belanger (Keepers of the Water): Action for Natural Waters
Recap and Photos
(Click each day above to view recap)
Program
Download the Program (pdf)
Venue & Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North
Calgary, AB T2E1L4.