Alberta

Operation Water Health Curriculum Connections

Operation Water Health Curriculum Connections

Alberta Grade Eight Science Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems (Social and Environmental Emphasis) 1: Describe the distribution and characteristics of water in local and global environments, and identify the significance of water supply and quality to the needs of humans and other living things

Lesson 7: Water and North America

Lesson 7: Water and North America

The students will understand that water is controlled at a provincial level with a few exceptions. They will also examine the state of First Nations water supplies by comparing two communities (Saddle Lake, AB and Kashechewan, ON).

A Tale of Two Communities Presentation

A Tale of Two Communities Presentation

The drinking water for the community is drawn downstream from where the sewage is pumped out. The community had been on a Boil Water Advisory for 2 years prior to 2005. Over 1,000 people had to be evacuated from the community for medical treatment.

Aboriginal Communities Presentation

Aboriginal Communities Presentation

There are 755 Aboriginal communities with drinking water systems, all under the responsibility of the federal government. When water becomes undrinkable, the federal government issues a boil water advisory.

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