"Water is the lifeblood of the land and of the Indigenous peoples and cultures that rely upon it."
​~ Ardith (Walpetko We'dalx) Walkem
Our water programs are centered on the goal of improving the health of waters and watersheds, and empowering communities to address challenges and lead the way for healthy waters. We assist Indigenous communities in addressing water- and watershed-related issues, as they are defined by the community.

Success Stories

CIER Watershed Planning Guidebooks  ​​

Learn more about the guidebooks to take action on watershed planning.

Collaborative Leadership Initiative 

Learn more about the Lake Winnipeg Collaborative Leadership Initiative. 

BC First Nations Water Governance

Learn more about the joint initiative of CIER and the POLIS Water Sustainability Project.

Support & Resources

First Nation Integrated Watershed Planning Guidebooks
Strengthening Decision-Making and Collaboration for Healthy Watersheds
​Collaborative Consent and Water in British Columbia: Towards Watershed Co-Governance
Indigenous Watershed Initiatives and Co-Governance Arrangements: A British Columbia Systematic Review
Illumination: Insights and Perspectives for Building Effective Watershed Governance in BC