water stories
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Through generations, my family at Grassy Narrows has been harmed by mercury pollution
Sitting in a wigwam with my mother Judy Da Silva, I’m reminded how far-reaching the crisis is in our community — and how justice is still possible
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Across syilx territories, people are imitating beavers — and hoping for their return
Often seen as a ‘nuisance’ species to be trapped and removed, stunx — beaver in nsyilxcən — may be a key to restoring wetlands and watersheds amidst deforestation and climate change
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On the banks of nx̌ʷaqʷaʔstn, a prayer ceremony marks World Water Day
ONA hosted the event in kiʔláwnaʔ with knowledge holder Xwayluxalqs, who reminded people of their responsibility to take care of local waterways
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‘Not our border’: How a colonial line shapes Tlingit lands — and my own ancestor’s role in it
A canoe trip across the ‘U.S.-Canada’ boundary reminds Mike Graeme of colonialism’s legacy — as he follows the path of his surveyor great-great-uncle
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Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the ‘heart’ of syilx homelands
With threats including shoreline erosion, microplastic and pollution, stewardship and conservation is top of mind for Indigenous and Western scientists
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In Átl’ḵa7tsem, a new generation of stewards are welcoming herring home
Indigenous citizen scientists in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh homelands are keeping careful tabs on the comeback efforts of these tiny fish with big cultural value
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Known for its healing ‘spots,’ syilx people are protecting this miraculous lake
After regaining rightful ownership in 2001, ONA has been stewarding kłlilx’w (Spotted Lake) — in the face of climate change impacts, pollution and more