Without Water – What We Heard | |
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| type | Report |
| author | Living Lakes Canada |
| abstract | Qukin ʔamakʔis, the Elk River watershed, has been central to the ʔakanuxunik’ people of Yaq̓ it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation, and all Ktunaxa peoples, since time immemorial. In the face of growing environmental stressors there is an urgent need for informed, collaborative decision-making to safeguard the future of this vital watershed. Without Water was a platform to foster a mutual understanding of ongoing water knowledge in the region, and to determine crucial future steps needed to protect the water in this region. On Thursday, June 5th 2025, the Without Water Symposium took place on Yaq̓ it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation territory (Grasmere, BC). The event brought together Indigenous leaders, scientists, government representatives, community members, and industry to address watershed values, knowledge, and decision making in Southeast BC. This held space for important conversations from myriad voices and this document outlines the themes, concepts, and solutions discussed. |
| keywords | Without Water, Yaq̓ it ʔa·knuqⱡi 'it First Nation, Elk River Alliance, Elk River Monitoring Collaborative, community, meeting, symposium, governance, Southeast BC |
| date | 2025 |
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Without Water – What We Heard
