Dr. Geoffrey Hinton photo
Nobel Winner Donates Half of Prize Money to Water First
November 04, 2024 12:07 ET | Water First
Nobel winner Dr. Geoffrey Hinton donates $350,000 to organization supporting safe water in Indigenous communities
Water First interns use water science equipment during hands-on and experiential studying for Water Quality Analyst exam prep
New Indigenous water operators ready to make a splash
September 23, 2024 08:30 ET | Water First
Water First and the Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) celebrate 8 interns who recently graduated from the OTC Drinking Water Internship Program.
On the land and water experiential learning opportunities for Water First participants at Park Lake in Labrador
Water First Launches New Program Together with Six First Nations Communities in Ontario
June 17, 2024 08:30 ET | Water First
Water First Education & Training Inc. and Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal launching a brand new opportunity for Indigenous learners in July 2024
Internship Program graduate Hunter Edison working at his local water treatment plant in Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Considering the Barriers to Clean, Safe Water on World Water Day
March 20, 2024 08:30 ET | Water First
As we approach World Water Day on March 22, Water First Education and Training Inc. wants to know what safe water means to you.
IRTC interns week 1, studying safety, watersheds, water treatment and distribution
Water First and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Launch New Internship Program
February 28, 2024 08:00 ET | Water First; Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC)
Water First and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council launch a new program and the first Drinking Water Internship in Manitoba.
Valedictorian Nigel Debassige, from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, speaking at the graduation ceremony
Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators looking to inspire others
September 26, 2023 08:30 ET | Water First
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First Education & Training Inc. celebrate 11 graduates of the Drinking Water Internship.
Interns from communities in OTC gather to start program June 2023
Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators
July 13, 2023 08:00 ET | Water First
RAMA FIRST NATION, Ontario, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, is pleased...
Graduate Isaiah Tabobondung from Wasauksing First Nation pictured at the Wasauksing Water Treatment Plant
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
September 27, 2022 08:30 ET | Water First
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN), Gezhtoojig Employment & Training, Anishinabek Nation and Water First Education...
Drinking Water interns from Georgian Bay sampling sediment for analysis
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $500,000 in Support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous Youth and Young Adults
March 24, 2022 08:30 ET | Water First
TORONTO, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively announce a donation to Canadian charity Water First Education & Training Inc. in support of locally-based, hands-on...
Drinking Water interns from Georgian Bay collecting benthics in order to understand water quality
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First Announce New Training Internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators
March 21, 2022 08:30 ET | Water First
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, Ontario, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This World Water Day, Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council (NSTC), with seven member First Nations in Northern Ontario...