First Nations Water Crisis
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Construction expected this spring for Oneida Nation of the Thames water pipelineThe federal government says it has money set aside to fund Indigenous communities dealing with water boil advisories. Oneida Nation of the Thames is cautiously optimistic.HealthJan 23, 2023
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Water quality concerns spur state of emergency in AttawapiskatResidents of the northern community have been told to limit showers and not to use the water from their pipes to wash food.CanadaJul 10, 2019
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Reality Check: Can Liberals really end boil water advisories on First Nations by 2021?Justin Trudeau's government has promised to eliminate all drinking water advisories on First Nations by March 2021. Will this promise be kept?CanadaJan 27, 2018
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Alberta Budget 2017: $100M committed for clean drinking water on First NationsIn Thursday's provincial budget, Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced the province will spend $100 million over the next four years to integrate drinking-water systems with federally supported water systems.CanadaMar 17, 2017
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First Nations ‘living in Third World conditions’ as communities endure water advisoriesDespite an influx of billions in funding and a campaign pledge, the Liberals have barely made a dent in ending drinking water advisories for First Nations communities, a report released Thursday found.CanadaFeb 9, 2017
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