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‘Not true reconciliation:’ FSIN reacts to federal bill on water

‘Not true reconciliation:’ FSIN reacts to federal bill on water

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is not impressed with new federal legislation on clean water. The Canadian government announced Bill C-61, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act. The goal is to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water for generations to come.

Saskatchewan First Nations respond to Ottawa delay for water advisory deadline

Saskatchewan First Nations respond to Ottawa delay for water advisory deadline

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is frustrated after hearing the federal government is delaying its plan to remove all long-term water advisories in First Nations communities. It comes after a report to a House of Commons committee noted that the government’s initial target of 2021 wasn’t feasible and are pushing that deadline back to 2026 while offering communities temporary measures to ensure tap water is safe to drink.

FSIN wants Ottawa to move faster on safe drinking water issue

FSIN wants Ottawa to move faster on safe drinking water issue

Ottawa says they’re on track to make their commitment of lifting every long-term drinking water advisory on reserves by March of next year. Since November of 2015, the federal government has lifted 87 advisories. Here in Saskatchewan, there are currently seven long-term drinking water advisories including one on the Little Pine First Nation located approximately 70 kilometres northwest of North Battleford. Two months ago, the drinking water advisory in that community became long-term after being in place for more than 12 months.