Indigenous Water Forum

October 27-28, 2016 Dakota Dunes Casino, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK

Hosted by: The Safe Water for Health Research Team, University of Saskatchewan, Touchwood Agency Tribal Council, Saskatchewan, and The Safe Drinking Water Team, Saskatchewan

Purpose: This forum bridged people’s knowledge of water through sharing of indigenous ways of knowing, research presentations and demonstrations of practical applications. The purpose of the forum was to make recommendations for action-oriented strategies to achieve safe drinking water in First Nations communities. The forum strengthened research relationships for collaborative projects to advance management and policies for improved drinking water.