Mitigating the impacts of the First Nation water crisis in Ontario using Indigenous approaches

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to speak with First Nation community members across Ontario to assess how they’ve been impacted by water insecurity and to share their perspectives on potential solutions and recommendations. While several reports and studies have been conducted over the past two decades by both levels of government, Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and individuals, little progress has been made toward achieving water security for First Nations. The research question for this thesis is what are Indigenous peoples saying about solutions to their water insecurity challenges?