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SUMMARY:Save the Date: AFN 4th Annual Water Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the dialogue from the 3rd National Water Symposium and Tradeshow “First Nations Water Future Post-2021”, this year the theme will be “Protecting Water During Uncertain Times”.\nAccess to safe, clean water is more important than ever as the ongoing impacts of the pandemic highlight the uncertainty facing First Nations with respect to water. This uncertainty also includes the Government of Canada acknowledgment that their commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories by March 2021 will not be met. In addition, looming legislation, questions around sustainable funding, and the implications of a new national water agency has only fueled questions. It is clear that access to water and sanitation is a human right that too many First Nations don’t have, in comparison to most Canadians.\n\n\nThe AFN Water Symposium will host virtual plenary sessions, workshops and dialogue opportunities to hear a wide range of views on long-term goals, objectives and strategies for First Nations water and wastewater future post-2021.\nThis Virtual Symposium will also provide an opportunity to update the existing AFN National Water Declaration and to convey to the Government of Canada and the world our goals, objectives and priorities as First Nations in the post-2021 water future.\nWho should attend?\n\nChiefs and Councillors or their representatives, Public Works Managers, First Nations Water and Wastewater Operators, and individuals who are working in the field of water and wastewater management.\nFirst Nations organizations and technicians interested in improving the ways water and wastewater infrastructure is understood, managed and delivered.\nConsultants, industry, academia and other non-governmental entities involved or interested in First Nations water issues.\n\nAFN will be sponsoring the training for all First Nations Water and Wastewater Operators across Canada, so there will be NO COST for the training courses. For more information and registration, please click here: https://bit.ly/39RmMW7 \n\n\n\n\nThe Symposium topics will include:\n\nThe impact of the pandemic and the importance of water to First Nations health\nRepeal of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act and what it means for First Nations;\nAddressing water quality issues and long and short-term drinking water advisories;\nClimate change impacts on water quality and quantity;\nHealth aspects of water and quality of life;\nSolid waste, water and wastewater treatment innovative technology;\nSustainable Water Management, Watershed and Source Water Protection;\nNew approaches to training; and\nMedium and long-term trends in water issues and water governance.\n\n\nFor more information, please visit: https://www.afn.ca/2021-water-symposium/ ( https://www.afn.ca/2021-water-symposium/ )\n\nRegister Online: http://meetings.smudging.ca/AFN\n \n \n
URL:https://www.afn.ca/2021-water-symposium/
CATEGORIES:General Events,Priority: Environment
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