On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we wanted to acknowledge a long and living tradition of First Nations stewardship and leadership for waters, land, and all living beings.

Here are 7 ways to honour a long, long tradition of water stewardship, any day of the year.*

*There are many more ways to honour Indigenous leadership and stewardship. We encourage you to add to this list or make suggestions in the comments below. 

Sources: 

1. Identify the Indigenous territory you're in 

2. Protecting Water Our Way & Yinka Dene ‘Uza’hné Surface Water Management Policy

3. Stand for Water & Indigenous Guardians 

5. Events Celebrating Indigenous Culture across Canada

6. Report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples & Free, Prior and Information Consent