Join Water Allies for a film screening of Blood & Water: A Story of Reclamation. The film, directed by Layla Staats (Black) is a self-narrated documentary exposing new light on the modern day impact and generational trauma caused by residential schools, and exploring the relation between water and healing. Layla Staats is Mohawk, Turtle Clan from […]
How are researchers and educators collaborating beyond post-secondary institutions? Contributors to this discussion outline their methodologies, ethics, and practices for community-engaged research and learning. Panelists including Sherry Fukuzawa, Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson, and Elder Garry Sault of the Indigenous Action Group, a collaboration between University of Toronto Mississauga and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, discussed […]
"How are researchers and educators collaborating beyond post-secondary institutions? Contributors to this discussion outline their methodologies, ethics, and practices for community-engaged research and learning. Sherry Fukuzawa, Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson, and Elder Garry Sault of the Indigenous Action Group, a collaboration between University of Toronto Mississauga and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, will discuss the […]
On December 1st, 2022, Water Allies, in partnership with Environmental Defence, ran a panel with Michelle Woodhouse and Deborah McGregor, two Indigenous women who are working to protect the Great Lakes from environmental degradation and to ensure healthy freshwater and riverine systems in Ontario. The panel brought an Indigenous perspective of water protection, relationship to […]
You are invited to join Water Allies for an event on October 1st, hosted in partnershiip with Star Nahwegahbo from Earth Works Visions, Elder Whabagoon of Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag, and Water Rangers. The event is public and open to all. It will bring together Anishnaabek and Western science perspectives on the salmon runs, water protection, and the importance of caring for the rivers in our ravines.
Water Allies is pleased to announce a panel featuring the work of two movements working to protect the water: Protect the Tract and Wellington Water Watchers.
CONFLUENCE 2024 NEXT WAVE OF ACTION ON COMMUNITY-DRIVEN WATER MONITORING About Confluence: Confluence is an open workshop spotlighting the new wave of action on community-driven water monitoring. The 2 day event includes a panel on the work of Indigenous-led land and water projects in Toronto; a panel on the work of Nations and communities engaged in […]
We are please to annouce the River Mumma Event with the author of River Mumma, Zalika Reid-Benta herself! Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 (11 AM - 3PM) Location: Cruikshank Park, Humber River Recreational Trail (Near Long Staircase & Playground) 2196 Weston Rd RSVP: FREE & no RSVP required About the Event 11 AM - 12 PM: Humber River Clean […]
JOIN ELLIE JOSEPH FOR TWO TALKS! Event 1: Advocating Environmental and Climate Justice Date: November 5th, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Event 2: Advocating Environmental and Climate Justice Date: November 20th, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Registration: Please contact Bonnie McElhinny (bonnie.mcelhinny@utoronto.ca), to register, for in-person or on-line attendance. Location and […]
We invite you to the Screening of Plastic Peoples Documentary, to raise awareness and spark action on the growing issue of plastic pollution.