Water First Education and Training Inc.

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Water First Education and Training Inc.

Collaborating with Indigenous communities in Canada to address local water challenges. Formerly Tin Roof Global.

We believe that the water crisis in Indigenous communities is intolerable. Education and skills training are essential in creating solutions that work for communities. Our programs are focused on building strong partnerships and creating lasting results in collaboration with Indigenous communities. Website: www.waterfirst.ngo
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06/06/2026

Today, we honour and celebrate Anishinaabe Giizhigad, the national holiday of the Anishinabek Nation, as well as our Anishinaabe staff and community partners.

06/03/2026

"The important thing is that you show up... that you join the responsibility of this collective learning journey."

As we mark National Indigenous History Month, our Director of Community Engagement, SJ, reminds us that solidarity is an active journey. Whether it’s supporting Indigenous authors and artists or attending a local powwow, let's take on the shared responsibility of listening, learning, and celebrating together. 🌊

How are you showing up this month?

06/01/2026

As June begins, we have the chance to celebrate both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month!

National Indigenous History Month is a time to acknowledge and honour the rich and diverse histories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada, and to celebrate Indigenous culture, achievements, and resilience.

Pride Month is an opportunity to show respect and support for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community — whether they are part of our staff, the communities we partner with, or the network of friends and champions supporting our work.

At Water First, we’re proud to recognize and uphold the rich and diverse histories of the communities we partner with. We look forward to joining people across Canada and the world in celebrating diversity in all its forms. Stay tuned for content all month long and your chance to join in the discussion.

How do you plan to educate yourself about different cultures and identities this month?

05/27/2026

All jokes aside, one of the things we hear the most is how close everyone gets during these internships. There are definitely a lot of technical elements to the program, but you can’t deny the straight chemistry here... haha see what we did there? 💧🧪

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Drinking Water Internship Program! 🎓💧

After 15 months, 2,000+ hours of hands-on training, and four certification exams, these eight new Indigenous Water Operators from Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) communities and Big Grassy First Nations are stepping into vital careers protecting safe, clean water in their communities. 🌎✨

Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to future generations is inspiring. We are so proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our partners at AKRC .

Here’s to stronger communities, meaningful careers, and a future led by local water champions. 🩵

05/21/2026

What does water education actually look like in practice?

It looks like students learning directly from the land.
Future operators training in their communities.
Environmental interns building skills that support local water protection for generations to come.

Here's a few moments from our Earth Day virtual event featuring Water First staff, graduates and community partners.

Watch the full conversation here: https://waterfirst.ngo/news/spring26event/ 🌎

05/05/2026

May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.

This is not an Indigenous issue. This is an ongoing crisis that reaches from coast to coast to coast, and affects us all. It is up to us all to advocate for action and justice.

These families know that the crimes against their loved ones are underreported and may be as much as four and a half times higher than current statistics suggest.

Historically under-prioritized and subject to inadequate investigation, the actual number of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people may never be known. But we do know that the number continues to rise.

Address

10 Francis Street East
Creemore, ON
L0M1G0

Telephone

1-800-970-8467

Website

http://www.waterfirst.ngo/

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