By David Briggs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, BayToday.ca On June 12, Nipissing First Nation (NFN) unveiled major upgrades to the Garden Village Water Treatment Plant. Deputy Chief Brian Couchie said, “Today we celebrate more than a new building. The water treatment plant is a promise kept by our people that clean safe water will flow in every home, every day.” Couchie added, “Together we prove that when tradition and technology walk side by side, our Nation thrives.” About 40 people from the community came out for the official grand opening of the treatment plant, located at 196 Gerald Crescent, in Garden Village. The event began with a Water Ceremony led by Evelyn McLeod to honour the spirit of water. Afterwards, everyone was given a small brass-coloured cup, which was filled…
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