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Honouring the Waters: SFNWA Spring Water Ceremony

Did you know that water ceremonies are a vital part of our connection to the land and each other? This spring, SFNWA gathered with Elders, youth, and community members to honour the spirit of water. These ceremonies remind us that water is not just a resource—it’s a relative. We’re proud to support traditions that keep this relationship strong and sacred.

The SFNWA Annual Conference

Get Ready for another Exciting!
Dates: September 22-25, 2025

Operator Certification & Training Update

Did you know that WPI’s standardized certification exams are changing? Except for Saskatchewan’s wastewater test, exams are based on the ‘usual’ tasks of a municipal water operator. We all know that water plants on-reserve are not ‘usually’ like a municipality, which is why we are working hard to adapt the new list of tasks to training and exams that reflect the work you do in your communities.

Rebecca Strong captivating the audience with a powerful performance at the 2024 SFNWA Annual Conference

Education. Training. Networking. Skills Enhancement.

Our Mission: Strengthening capacity at the community level for the care and management of water on First Nations lands.

See Where Our Over 210 Regular Members Are Located!

Click on the map, the number that you see is the number of members in each First Nations community or Tribal Council Office.