Acknowledge
water as sacred.
Water is life. Yet so often water is disrespected as a simply a resource to be used and discarded by humans. As Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw, we understand that Nibi / Nipi is deeply connected with all life and all our relations.
We call on all peoples to acknowledge and honour water as sacred to all life.
Legal personhood of Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg is sacred. Photo by Kevin Settee
Many Indigenous peoples recognize water as sacred all around the world. After decades of advocacy, the Whanganui Iwi, convinced the New Zealand government to a recognize the Whanganui River as a legal person through legislation.
In partnership with Decolonizing Water, we will be learning from the Whanganui Iwi and other Indigenous peoples around the world about their journey advocating for water, and how we should seek recognition of our sacred relationship of water.
Read More Here: Protecting The Spirit of Water
Video Series
Relationship to Water
When we talk about water as sacred. We are talking about relationships. So what is our relationship with water? We asked elders that very question.
LWIC Perspectives
Listen to First Nation community members discuss the impacts of water pollution and how it has changed the way many of these communities live.
What you can do.
Honour the teachings you have been given. Remember to honour the water with prayers and good intentions everyday, and always lay down tobacco when you enjoy the gifts from the land, including the water.
Let us know if you have any ideas for acknowledging water as sacred or would like to get involved.