Even today, for numerous Indigenous communities across Canada, tap water is not safe to drink.

Many communities have identified the need for certified personnel to operate and maintain their drinking water treatment systems. Water First is Canada’s leading charitable organization dedicated to working together with Indigenous communities to build capacity locally – collaborating to resolve both drinking water and environmental water concerns. Since 2009, Water First has partnered with 50 Indigenous communities in Canada on a variety of water education and training projects.

Water First’s Drinking Water Internship is a 15-month paid internship, partnering with and training young Indigenous adults for a career in water science.

Join Project Blue Drop in supporting Water First’s efforts to address drinking water challenges in Indigenous communities by donation or purchase of PBD’s personalized art auction items! These art pieces are created by individuals who wish to convey a social message through a visual medium. This PBD initiative will provide you with a beautiful painting and the ability to fund/support a very important program that will allow communities to access safe, clean water.

For more information on how you can bid on our curated artwork and take action in helping meet the needs of your local community click here.