Ensuring clean water flows to every Indigenous community by empowering the water operators who make it possible.

Canada
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Water moves across lands, communities, and borders — connecting us all. Tonight, Niagara Falls will be illuminated in blue, white, and teal for National Indigenous Water Operator Day, from 10:00–10:15 PM ET. Watch live - link in bio.
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Five years ago, this day didn’t exist. Today, communities across the country are coming together to recognize the people behind the systems that keep water flowing. This is National Indigenous Water Operator Day.
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Today, the Prime Minister recognizes National Indigenous Water Operator Day and the essential role Indigenous water operators play in their communities. @GCIndigenous @MarkJCarney
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Today is National Indigenous Water Operator Day. When words aren’t enough, we turn to art. “Water is connection… it cannot be separated from culture or responsibility.” Mia Cook This year’s piece by Métis artist Mia Cook honours the water operators and guardians who carry
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that responsibility every day. Copies of this artwork have been sent to Indigenous communities across the country — a shared expression of gratitude. #NIWOD #Mar21 #operatorsfirst @GCIndigenous
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Water Movement retweeted
Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des exploitants autochtones de l’eau! Elle est célébrée chaque 21 mars, la veille de la Journée mondiale de l’eau, pour souligner l'importance de reconnaître ceux qui fournissent des services d'eau, avant de célébrer l'eau elle-même. #merci
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💧 Today is National Indigenous Water Operators Day! 💧 Indigenous Water Operators work tirelessly to maintain, repair, and improve water systems, ensuring their communities can access safe, reliable water.
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Water Movement retweeted
Today is National Indigenous Water Operator Day! It is celebrated every March 21st, the day before World Water Day, to emphasize the importance of recognizing those who provide water services – before celebrating water itself. #thankyou
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Water Movement retweeted
Today is National Indigenous Water Operator Day. We acknowledge the vital work of Indigenous water operators who safeguard our most sacred resource: water.🌊🚰 Their dedication ensures a healthy future for our communities and people. #WaterIsLife #IndigenousWaterOperatorDay
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"That's a big accomplishment for me — knowing everybody is safe." Hunter Edison is a water treatment operator from Niisaachewan Anishnaabe Nation, and a graduate of the Water First Drinking Water Internship Program. #NIWOD
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Water Movement retweeted
Recognize local Indigenous water operators in your community. Please share to raise awareness. 🙏❤️ #NationalIndigenousWaterOperatorDay #Mar21 #NIWOD
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On National Indigenous Water Operator Day, we celebrate by honouring the vital contributions of all First Nations, Inuit, and Metis water operators and stewards from coast to coast to coast. 💧 #NIWOD #NationalIndigenousWaterOperatorDay
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Media Release: Matawa Region Water Operators Celebrated on National Indigenous Water Operator Day bit.ly/41Ltuqm [if you see one in the next few days in Matawa, show them your appreciation!] #NIWOD #WaterIsLife #watermovement
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California’s devastating forest fires highlight the bravery and dedication of first responders on the front lines. From firefighters battling the flames to water operators ensuring critical infrastructure stays running, their efforts are vital to protecting lives and communities
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From coast to coast to coast, 2024 brought us together in powerful ways. 💧✨ This photo captures one of our proudest moments: operators from across the country gathering in Ottawa to share their knowledge, experiences, and voices for a stronger future.
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As we head into 2025, we’re reminded that it’s the people—dedicated water operators, community leaders, and allies—who make everything we do possible. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to another year of connection, progress, and clean water for all. 🌊💙
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