Deadline: 12 December 2018
Nominations are now open for the 2019 First Nations Water Leadership Award which was created by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to recognize First Nations individuals or organizations that have demonstrated leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities, today and for future generations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants can nominate:
- First Nations individuals, community members or leaders
- First Nations organizations
- First Nations communities
- having demonstrated leadership and made outstanding contributions to the advancement of clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities by, for example:
- creating, promoting or advancing Indigenous community-based outreach or programs in support of clean and safe drinking water
- making concerted efforts and providing leadership during community drinking water emergencies or water infrastructure challenges (such as ending long-term drinking water advisories)
- developing and advancing innovative practices in relation to drinking water
- showing dedication, work, and achievements which support clean and safe drinking water, including water system operation, relationship-building, planning and prevention
- showing extraordinary involvement in First Nations water-related issues
How to Apply
Send completed nominations either via e-mail or mail at the address given on the website.
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