World Water Day
World Water Day is an event held annually in March.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2013: The event focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of freshwater resources. Stan Beardy stated the day reminds people that freshwater is under threat and action is needed for the survival of future generations.[2]
- September 2014: A final report detailing all the youth water projects is scheduled to be announced on March 22, 2015.[3]
- October 2014: Youth participants plan to showcase the results of their water protection campaigns on March 22, 2015.[4]
- March 2017: On this day in 2017, Patrick Madahbee spoke about the inherent water rights of First Nations. The occasion served as a platform for the Anishinabek Nation to discuss the protection and management of traditional territories.[5]
- March 2021: The 2021 theme for this event was Valuing Water. On March 22, 2021, the Ontario Regional Chief used the occasion to welcome investments into clean water and stormwater projects.[6]
- April 2026: The 2026 event at Lakehead University featured a Water Song, reflections from a Water Walker, and a film about Lake Superior. Sheila DeCorte previously unveiled her water Jingle Dress during a version of this event hosted by the City of Thunder Bay.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Honouring water on World Water Day", Anishinabek News, 9 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Bill C-45 draws attention on World Water Day", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Partnership will bring Aboriginal youth, Indigenous knowledge and science together", Anishinabek News, 15 September 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Youth start water protection campaigns", Anishinabek News, 24 October 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We never relinquished our water and lake bed rights’: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes joint investment for water infrastructure in 37 First Nations in Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).