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).
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.
Water in Canada: Water has always been thought of as being pure, clean and safe in Canada. Many Canadians believe that they can safely drinking water from any stream or lake they come across.
