Resources

Below is an accumulation of articles and resources that helped to further our understanding of the water crisis Indigenous peoples across Canada are facing. As a group of non-Indigenous students, we do not take credit for any of these resources - they are not our voices.

“Water Song: Indigenous Women and Water.”

The article below discusses the relationship Indigenous Women have with water and the efforts Indigenous women across Canada are making to have their voices heard.

Cave, Kate. “Water Song: Indigenous Women and Water.” Resilience, 12 Dec. 2016, www.resilience.org/stories/2016-12-12/water-song-indigenous-women-and-water/.

“Oneida Nation of the Thames Tap Water Different than Neighbouring Non-Indigenous Communities.”

This article discusses the tap water situation in the Oneida Nation of the Thames. It also highlights the impact of the situation on families in that community.

Declan Keogh, Katie Swyers. “Oneida Nation of the Thames Tap Water Different than Neighbouring Non-Indigenous Communities.” Global News, Global News, 26 Nov. 2019, globalnews.ca/news/6215303/oneida-london-safe-water/.

"Honouring Water"

This page describes the importance of water to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and discusses policy areas that may concern water safety and sovereignty.

Turner, Angie. “Honouring Water.” Assembly of First Nations, www.afn.ca/honoring-water/.

"Water is Knowledge"

This article discusses the importance of respecting traditional knowledge when dealing with water. It also discusses the importance of Traditional Knowledge and Western science working together.

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Water Is Knowledge.” Water Teachings, www.waterteachings.com/water-is-knowledge.

“Clean Running Water Still a Luxury on Many Native Reserves

This article highlights many of the problems with water on Indigenous reserves. It highlights the severity of the issue across Canada.

“Clean Running Water Still a Luxury on Many Native Reserves | CBC News.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 26 June 2019, www.cbc.ca/news/canada/clean-running-water-still-a-luxury-on-many-native-reserves-1.1081705.

"Stories from the Indigenous Water Crisis"

These are a collection of first-hand accounts of the impact of the water crisis on individuals.

“Stories from the Indigenous Water Crisis.” VICE, www.vice.com/en/article/ywnx5w/stories-from-the-indigenous-water-crisis.