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A Water Literacy Journey Presented by: Siksika Nation High School May 11, 2012

A Water Literacy Journey Presented by: Siksika Nation High School May 11, 2012. Navigate 2012 Team. Jovy Scout Megan Heavy Shields Elijah Three Suns Tomaze Bearshirt Mrs. Pon Mr. Own-Chief. Sacred Water. A woman and a sweat lodge analogy. Water For Life.

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A Water Literacy Journey Presented by: Siksika Nation High School May 11, 2012

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  1. A Water Literacy JourneyPresented by:Siksika Nation High SchoolMay 11, 2012

  2. Navigate 2012 Team Jovy Scout Megan Heavy Shields Elijah Three Suns TomazeBearshirt Mrs. Pon Mr. Own-Chief

  3. Sacred Water A woman and a sweat lodge analogy

  4. Water For Life “All Albertans must recognize there are limits to the available water supply.” • Population levels will impact our future decisions • Want less talk and more action As a First Nations youth we must be actively involved http://www.waterforlife.alberta.ca/0889.html

  5. Why is water important to us? • Siksika were here since time immemorial: • considers the Water to be kin; • are the original “ecologists” • Way of life includes traditional ceremonies that take place at water’s edge.

  6. Blackfoot TerritoryThe Niitsitapi or Real People were allied with both the Saskatchewan and Missouri watersheds

  7. Siksika Water Society • Elder guided • Group will consist of: • Elders • Siksika department staff • Students • Teachers • Other government and non-government organizations

  8. Our journey begins… • Reported on Navigate 2012 to school (Mar) • Displayed poster at the Siksika Health Fair (May) • Planned • Field study with Siksika Land and Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (May) • Participation in Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day • Water quality testing at school (Sept)

  9. A big thank-you to the Student Team for their dedication to the health and future welfare of all Siksika

  10. This presentation was prepared by the Water Literacy Team with special mention to Elijah Running Rabbit and Megan Heavy Shields

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