As we look towards the future of clean water, it is best to build that future, together. With all generations and people in mind and all voices at the table. Fostering a collaborative approach to building that future will be an important part of how we can inspire, teach and learn from future water stewards.
Together, we can all make a positive impact that will last a lifetime and beyond.
Riparia
Founded by; Dr. Dalal Hanna, Dr. Andrea Reid and Mikayla Wujec.
Riparia is a Canadian registered charity that works to connect young women and science on the water. Riparia offers free expeditions & day camps on rivers and lakes to steward a love for science, learning and fresh waters in the next generation of water protectors
Kimberly Brown
Kimberly is a Tsimshian water engineer in training and a member of the Lax Kw’alaams Band in British Columbia who is involved in the Youth Portable Water Innovation Challenge, which is a pilot project run by Vancouver-based non-profit Reseau Centre For Mobilization Innovation.
Year of the Salish Sea
The Year of the Salish Sea initiative was started in the Fall 2021 Semester by the Salish Sea cohort. It’s a cohort of 12 students that range in academic disciplines, guided by 3 instructors. The Year of the Salish Sea runs from June 8, 2022-June 7, 2023. The aim is to bring together local First Nations, municipalities, organizations, and individuals in the Salish Sea ecosystem region to strengthen existing efforts working towards a healthy Salish Sea through public engagement and the spreading of stewardship and educational opportunities
Anum Khan
Anum serves as Research and Operations Facilitator at Urban Water TMU. In 2020, Anum held a VP role in Water for the World, a youth-led initiative, through Engineers Without Borders' Toronto chapter, where she worked directly with scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and social activists to equip students with the necessary resources, through workshops and other activities, to advocate for clean water in their local communities. She is a very active participant in water organizations like the International Water Association, Canadian Water Network, and the Canadian Association on Water Quality.
Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone
Dr. Elaine is the director of the NORDIK Institute and a professor at Algoma University. She works on First Nations collaborations in the protection of Freshwater.