Water First and Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council Launch Water Operator Internship Program

KENORA, Ontario, March 05, 2025 — Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) participating communities and Big Island First Nation, is proud to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local community members. This internship supports Water First’s commitment to help develop these critical projects with communities across the country. Interns from Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council communities and Big Island First Nation will participate in the 15-month Drinking Water Internship Program to pursue valuable provincial certifications, which help trainees begin their careers in the water field. The internship launched February 10, 2025, with an Introduction Week, and will see 10 participants study safety, watersheds, water treatment and distribution, water chemistry and sampling, as well as tour the city…

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