Thank you to the Keepers, speakers, and attendees of the Keepers of the Water IV Watershed Gathering, held August 19-23.
The Keepers of the Water is comprised of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples; environmental groups; concerned citizens; and communities working together for the protection of air, water, and land - and thus, for all living things today and tomorrow in the Arctic Drainage Basin.

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A follow-up briefing and resolutions established at Keepers of the Water IV Watershed Gathering 2010 are now available. We ask our 500+ Gathering participants to watch their emails for an evaluation form coming soon.
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Announcing Keepers of the Water V Watershed Gathering 2011
The Keepers of the Water series of watershed gatherings continues its move eastward. In 2011, we will gather in northern Manitoba, at a location and date to be determined by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. Further information will be available in the spring.
» Keepers of the Water V watershed gathering

A new report has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Erin N. Kelly, David W. Schindler, Peter V. Hodson and Jeffrey W. Short, linking high levels of toxic pollutants in the Athabasca River system to oilsands mining.
» Report: Oil sands development contributes elements toxic at low concentrations to the Athabasca River and its tributaries

Thank you to the Keepers, speakers, and attendees of the Keepers of the Water IV Watershed Gathering in Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan. With 530 registered participants, important connections were established and key information was shared about the issues affecting the North. Thank you in particular to our hosts, the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, and the full Keepers IV Planning Committee for a well-organized event and a memorable cultural experience.
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Keepers of the Athabasca: Healing Walk, August 14
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