Connection To Water

What is a drinking water advisory?

• A public health notice about potential health risks associated with drinking water
• A suggestion to drink more water for better health

• Information about the best places to buy drinking water

• A warning about drinking too much water

What is the significance of water to Indigenous people?

• Indigenous people have no special significance for water
• Water is viewed as a source of life, healing, and sustenance.
• Water is considered a symbol of destruction and chaos
• Water is only used for practical purposes and has no spiritual meaning

How is water used by Indigenous peoples?

• Water is used by Indigenous peoples for transportation and trade.
• Indigenous peoples do not use water for any specific purposes.
• Water is used by Indigenous peoples for creating art and crafts.
• Water is used by Indigenous peoples for drinking, fishing, and spiritual ceremonies.

What factors cause the contamination of water on First Nations reserves?

• Factors such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of funding, and defective treatment plants

• Adequate infrastructure and sufficient funding
• High levels of education and awareness
• Climate change and natural disasters

Name this young Indigenous water activist:

• Autumn Peltier
• Ocean Johnson
• Shannen Koostachin

• Lake Williams

What does "Nibi" mean?

• fire
• earth
• wind
• water

From what language is "nibi" from?

• Cree

• Ojibwe
• Inuktitut

• Michif

Water-borne infections in Indigenous communities is __ times higher than the national average

• 47

• 26

• 20
• 50

Indigenous women have a special connection with water

• True

• False

What is the impact of water contamination on Indigenous communities?

• Water contamination has no impact on Indigenous communities

• Water contamination leads to an increase in wealth for Indigenous communities

• Water contamination leads to health issues and disrupts traditional ways of life

• Water contamination is beneficial for Indigenous communities