Chiefs of Ontario

Engagement Sessions:

First Nations Water Legislation

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Important Notice:

The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Department will be hosting a two-day engagement session on March 3-4, 2021. The focus of the 2-day fulsome engagement sessions includes creation of First Nations-led policies and solutions related to access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water.

Dates:

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - Day One

  • Day one is dedicated to repeal and replacement of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act legislation.

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Day Two

  • Day two is dedicated to the continued cooperation in the development of a long-term strategy for First Nations Water and Wastewater.

Who should attend:

Chiefs, water treatment plant operators, infrastructure technicians, public works managers, Tribal Councils and PTOs; with limit of two reps per community.

Location: Virtually via Zoom. Link will be sent out closer to the date to those who register.

Registration: To register, please contact Sally G by email: Sally.Gaikezheyongai@coo.org.

For more information, please contact Director of Environment, Kathleen Padulo, at Tel: 1-877-517-6527 or 416-597-1266, Ext. 260 or by email: Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org

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Please continue to check back regularly as this site will be updated with important documentation leading up to the meeting.

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