4th Annual Virtual Water Summit: A National Dialogue on Urgent and Emerging Water Issues Facing First Nations / Nov 22 – 22, 2023
Press Release
Location: Streaming from traditional unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) invites you to register for its 2023 4th Annual Water Summit, being held virtually on November 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of this Summit is to bring attention to the urgent and emerging water issues occurring across First Nations.
Speakers will include a variety of First Nations and Government of Canada officials. A detailed Summit agenda will be posted shortly.
For technical assistance during the Summit, please call (TBC).
Who should attend?
- Chiefs and Councillors or their representatives, Public Works Managers, First Nations water and wastewater operators, and individuals who are working in the field of water and wastewater management.
- First Nations organizations and technicians interested in improving the ways water and wastewater infrastructure is understood, managed and delivered.
- Consultants, industry, academia, and other non-governmental entities involved or interested in First Nations water issues.
Summit topics will include
- Safe Drinking Water
- Water Contaminants
- Wastewater
- Source Water Protection
- Indigenous Rights
Agenda Overview
- Opening Ceremonies/Prayers
- Welcome Addresses
- Government Updates
- Keynote Address
- Plenary Panel Presentations
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