Did you know that almost 40% of Our Living Waters’ member organizations are local nonprofits — and most of these are watershed organizations? While each one represents a unique place and has specific priorities, these groups share a deep-rooted care for water. Their local work is long-term, challenging, and requires dedication and commitment. Meet the folks at […]
An Invitation for Watershed Organizations to Connect Read More »
During the November forum, the storyteller, museologist and anthropologist Nicole O’Bomsawin joined us from the Waban-Aki Nation. She told an Algonquian story about how we all share life-giving water and need to protect it together. Beyond Nicole’s voice, the forum’s attendees hope for more opportunities for Indigenous partners to participate at a future convening, and recognize the
Participatory Water Science is Gaining Momentum in Quebec Read More »
“This piece is inspired by the view from a kayak. A droplet from the paddle creates circulating ripples radiating outwards to reveal a reflection of the sky above and water’s surface receding into the distance.” ~Amelia Alcock-White, 2022 “Rebound”, 16×20 inches, oil on canvas, © Amelia Alcock-White 2022. Photos 1 to 4 show the painting process
Amelia Alcock-White Supports Our Living Waters through her ‘Painting for Change’ Project Read More »
Fifteen meetings. Seventeen Members of Parliament and federal officials. Twelve representatives from the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters. Two lobby days in Ottawa. Countless weeks of prep and follow-up. Here’s your window into the intricate choreography that federal water advocacy calls for! From left to right: CCHW members Mathieu Laneuville, Nicole Trigg, Andrew Stegemann, Coree Tull
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Ottawa Riverkeeper is an OLW member organization that acts as a “champion and collective voice for the Ottawa River watershed.” This piece, written by Matthew Brocklehurst (Communications Manager) and Larissa Holman (Director of Science and Policy), showcases the organization’s freshwater advocacy on a specific issue. Nuclear Waste presents a unique challenge for freshwater policy and protection. Not only
Ottawa Riverkeeper takes on Freshwater Advocacy for Radioactive Waste Management Read More »
A Story of Collaborative Success “How do we make investing in our watersheds a political priority?” As Coree Tull recalls, that’s the question a group of freshwater advocates coalesced around when the BC Watershed Security Coalition started. The work began in April 2020 as the pandemic hit full force. Coree remembers that “a group of us working on
Building a Strong BC Watershed Security Coalition: A Leader’s Perspective Read More »
Our Living Waters 2021 – 22 Annual Report Our Living Waters 2021 – 22 Annual Report 2021 – 2022 was a period of exciting growth and reorientation for Our Living Waters! Download the report here.
Our Living Waters 2021 – 22 Annual Report Read More »
We’ve heard from several OLW Network members – and OLW staff – that figuring out how Ottawa works is intimidating! And, that it’s a major barrier to getting involved in water advocacy. We want to minimize this feeling as best we can, by laying out all the relevant information. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce
Our Living Waters Offers Government Relations Training! Read More »
Our Living Waters is featuring stories about member organizations that use art in their work, putting a spotlight on the art and artists involved! This focus on “The Art of Water” aims to: highlight effective ways of driving change; honour the sacredness of water; and centre on Right Relations with Indigenous Peoples and waters in
Art Touches Our Souls to “Promote the Protection and Responsible Use of Water” Read More »
Our Living Waters is incorporating art into virtual events by inviting artists to participate at some of our Member Meetups. This focus on The Art of Water aims to: highlight effective ways of driving change; honour the sacredness of water; and centre on Right Relations with Indigenous Peoples and waters in Canada. Betty Carpick’s interdisciplinary
The Art of Water: Weaving Reciprocal Relations with Water into our June Meetup Read More »
