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Aboriginal peoples like the Oji-Cree
believe water is the lifeblood of the
earth, and that preserving water preserves
life. Modern science says we can only
live 5 days or less without water because
70% of our bodies are made of water.
Both beliefs teach us that we can't
live without water. What do you think
about water and its place in the world?
Where do you get your beliefs about
water from?
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Wondering
if a job related to water is for you?
If the majority of these statements
apply to you, you could be headed
in the direction of a water-related
job.
- I
know too many Aboriginal communities
have low quality drinking water.
I want to help make sure our communities
have healthy drinking water.
- I'm
interested in how water moves around,
through and over the earth, and
how it changes from rain to snow
to ice. I'd be interested in solving
problems connected to water.
- I
like being outdoors, on the water,
and going camping.
- I
try to reduce the amount of unnecessary
water I use at home, at school,
and in the community.
- I've
spent time on the water learning
from my Elders and others in my
community who know about water and
the plants and animals living in
it.
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If
you're working towards a water-related
job or career, get started right now.
Here are some things you can do.
Explore your interest:
- Shadow
someone working in a water-related
job like a hydrogeologist, marine
biologist, water treatment plant
operator, or fisheries technologist.
- For
more information on job shadowing,
see the tip sheet on Gaining Related
Experience in the Career Journey.
- Spend
time with an Elder, family member
or friend who is willing to share
their knowledge and experience about
water with you.
- Spend
time exploring ponds, creeks, lakes,
and rivers on your own or with friends.
- Find
the answer to: When winter comes,
where does the water freeze first
Show
your personal commitment to water
as a valuable resource:
- Use
biodegradable or all natural shampoos,
soaps, toothpaste, and other cleaning
products that find their way into
our water system.
- Reduce
the amount of water you use by turning
off the water while you brush your
teeth or soap up in the shower.
- Get
your family to reduce the amount
of water used at home by installing
a water-conserving showerhead.
- Save
water by watering your grass during
cooler times of the day when less
water evaporates.
Start
developing the experience and knowledge
required for a water-related job:
- Volunteer
at an aquarium, a fisheries plant,
an ecotourism company or a water
treatment plant.
- Go
camping and spend time outdoors
with someone who can show you how
to set up camp, fish, read the water
and the weather, drive a boat, and
paddle a canoe or kayak.
- Take
a first aid, wilderness survival,
swimming, or life-saving course.
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Check
out the following:
Movies
Erin Brockvich
A Civil Action
Hard Rain
Documentaries
The Falls, National Film Board
of Canada
The Silent World by Jacques Cousteau
Red Run, National Film Board
of Canada
Saltwater People/L'Indien et la Mer,
National Film Board of Canada
Books
The Lake at the End of the World,
by Caroline MacDonald
Adventure in Ocean Exploration,
by Robert D. Ballard
Wild Oceans: America's Park Under
the Sea, by Sylvia A. Earle |
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