Water Treatment Using Sedimentation and UV lights
CWSF · 2026 Natural Resources
Overview
Growing up in Shamattawa, we have always heard the word nipîy (water) spoken with deep respect. In Cree teachings, nipîy is not just something that flows from a tap—it is a living relative that connects us to the land (askîy), the sky, and to each other. Our Elders teach us that we carry the memory of water through ceremonies, songs, and stories. When we gather water, offer asemaa (tobacco), or listen to Nokum, we help keep that memory alive. In our community, we see both the beauty and the challenges of water. Clean nipîy is not always guaranteed, especially with ongoing boil water advisories. Our ancestors understood natural filtration through sand, plants, and wetlands. Through this project, we connect Cree knowledge and science to protect nipîy—for both the spirit and the body, and for future generations.
Awards (1)
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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