Impact Stories

Alt text: A group of people engaged in discussion around a round table during a workshop. Papers and mugs are scattered on the table, and a presentation is visible in the background. The setting is a bright conference room. / Un groupe de personnes discute autour dune table ronde lors dun atelier. Des papiers et des tasses sont éparpillés sur la table, et une présentation est visible à larrière-plan. La salle de conférence est lumineuse.

Participatory Water Science is Gaining Momentum in Quebec

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

Alt text: A vivid painting depicts ripples on the surface of a body of water. The reflection shows a colorful mix of blues, whites, and reds, with bubbles scattered around a central swirl, creating a dynamic and fluid composition. / Une peinture vive illustre des ondulations à la surface dun plan deau. Le reflet montre un mélange coloré de bleus, de blancs et de rouges, avec des bulles dispersées autour d’un tourbillon central, créant une composition dynamique et fluide.

Amelia Alcock-White Supports Our Living Waters through her ‘Painting for Change’ Project

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

“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 »

Alt text: A view of a historic stone building with towers and spires, illuminated at dusk. The structure is situated on a hill surrounded by trees, with a clear evening sky in the background. / Vue dun bâtiment historique en pierre avec des tours et flèches, illuminé au crépuscule. La structure est située sur une colline entourée darbres, avec un ciel du soir dégagé en arrière-plan.

The Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters Visits the Hill

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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

The Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters Visits the Hill Read More »

Alt text: A large body of water with slight ripples in the foreground, surrounded by forested hills under a cloudy sky. In the distance, industrial buildings are visible on the shoreline. / Un vaste plan deau avec de légères ondulations au premier plan, entouré de collines boisées sous un ciel nuageux. Au loin, des bâtiments industriels sont visibles sur le rivage.

Ottawa Riverkeeper takes on Freshwater Advocacy for Radioactive Waste Management

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

Alt text: A group of red sockeye salmon swim underwater in clear, greenish water. They glide over a rocky riverbed, displaying their vibrant red bodies and dark green heads. The image captures the fish from a side angle as they move together. / Un groupe de saumons rouges sockeye nage sous leau dans une eau claire et verdâtre. Ils glissent sur un lit de rivière rocheux, affichant leurs corps rouges vibrants et leurs têtes vert foncé. Limage capture les poissons de côté alors quils se déplacent ensemble.

Building a Strong BC Watershed Security Coalition: A Leader’s Perspective

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

Alt text: A view of the Canadian Parliament buildings on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, reflected in the calm waters of the Ottawa River. The sky is overcast with hints of sunset colors. The landscape is lush with green trees. / Une vue des édifices du Parlement canadien sur la Colline du Parlement à Ottawa, se reflétant dans les eaux calmes de la rivière des Outaouais. Le ciel est couvert avec des touches de couleurs de coucher de soleil. Le paysage est riche en arbres verts.

Our Living Waters Offers Government Relations Training!

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

Aerial view of a large industrial building labeled Centre dinterprétation de leau. The building features a green roof with multiple vents. A pathway leads to the entrance, surrounded by trees and grassy areas. / Vue aérienne dun grand bâtiment industriel portant linscription Centre dinterprétation de leau. Le bâtiment se distingue par un toit végétalisé avec plusieurs évents. Un chemin mène à lentrée, entouré darbres et de zones herbeuses.

Art Touches Our Souls to “Promote the Protection and Responsible Use of Water”

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

A large, circular piece of fabric art hanging outdoors, featuring hand-drawn maps, symbols, and blue shaded areas resembling water. It is framed against a clear blue sky, with a yellow building and greenery in the background. / Une grande pièce dart en tissu circulaire suspendue à lextérieur, présentant des cartes dessinées à la main, des symboles et des zones ombrées de bleu ressemblant à de leau. Elle est encadrée par un ciel bleu clair avec un bâtiment jaune et de la verdure en arrière-plan.

The Art of Water: Weaving Reciprocal Relations with Water into our June Meetup

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

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 »

Alt text: A diverse group of people standing in a circle, extending their hands towards the center, symbolizing unity and teamwork. The background is a bright yellow. / Un groupe divers de personnes se tenant en cercle, tendant leurs mains vers le centre, symbolisant lunité et le travail déquipe. Le fond est dun jaune éclatant.

Howspace: the New Digital Facilitation Tool we’re introducing for you!

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories / By

Well folks, our working world is increasingly virtual and for most of us, it’s here to stay. On the oh-so-special occasion, we can get together, share space and dream up ideas over a couple of pints. But in reality, we mostly work together through email, shared docs and virtual meeting platforms. At OLW, we want

Howspace: the New Digital Facilitation Tool we’re introducing for you! Read More »

Scroll to Top