Today, we received remarks from the CWA President, Mark Fisher, about the importance of creating space for collaboration & dialogue to discuss our relationship to water.
Our CWRA President also presented the 2026 SYP Award to Emilie Bilodeau from the QC Branch. Congratulations!
Be sure to make a stop at our Artisan Market, an Indigenous-led space of creativity, knowledge, and reciprocity. Engage directly with artists and makers, hear the stories behind their work, and support living cultures through ethical and meaningful exchange.
Lastly, we heard from Paige Hundt (CWRA SYP President) and Tyson Ehnes (AECOM) on this year’s winners of the 2nd Student Design Competition — LikWid Assets from University of Waterloo!
Come check out the exhibitor booths at the Tradeshow in the Winnipeg West Room! This is your chance to learn about current and future opportunities and services being offered in the Canadian water sector đź’§
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💧This morning, we heard from our first plenary speaker, Taylor Galvin, and four youth water protectors, including Shaylee Cook, Kakeka Thundersky, Jory Thomas, and Jordan Thorsteinson, on “Honouring the Spirit of Water: The Importance of Women’s Voices in Water Protection”.
💧Day 2 at #CWRA2026 and we are joined by our second plenary speaker, Justin R. Langan, for a thought-provoking discussion on “Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate”.
Don’t forget to visit the poster session in the Wellington Ballroom! Connect with water professionals and researchers while exploring innovative research and projects from across Canada 🔍
Today’s ice-breaker event brought together an incredible mix of new and returning attendees for engaging conversations, knowledge sharing, and new connections 🤝🏽
Thanks for making the first day such a success. We can’t wait to continue the conversation tomorrow!
We’d also like to thank our Dignitaries, John van der Eerden (CWRA President), Kyra Wilson (AMC Grand Chief), Marielle Gauthier (MMF Env Minister), and Markus Chambers (Deputy Mayor), for their remarks in this morning’s Opening Ceremony.
đź“Ł Attention all #CWRA2026 National Conference attendees! Join the CWRA for its #AnnualGeneralMeeting tomorrow at 5PM CST in the IJC Room at the Fairmont Winnipeg!
Can’t attend in person? Join virtually on Zoom! Register at: bit.ly/CWRA-AGM2026
🌊 On June 17th, please join CWRA National for our Annual General Meeting!
Please register in advance to confirm your attendance: bit.ly/CWRA-AGM2026
đź’§ June 17 at 5:00 pm CST
đź’§ Online (Zoom) or in-person (Fairmont Winnipeg, Churchill Room)
#CWRA #AGM #WaterResources
