The Waterways Collective

Water Ways Collective is a community-centered initiative rooted in connection, creativity, culture, and the teachings carried through water. Guided by the understanding that water is life, the collective creates meaningful spaces for learning, storytelling, artistic expression, and community collaboration.

Through workshops, art projects, cultural programming, and land-based experiences, Water Ways Collective brings people together to honour relationships with water, community, and one another. The collective supports healing, education, environmental awareness, and the sharing of Indigenous knowledge through creative and culturally grounded experiences.

Centered on collaboration and collective growth, Water Ways Collective aims to inspire positive change, strengthen community connections, and create opportunities for people of all ages to learn, reflect, and reconnect through the teachings of water.

Our Accomplishments

Manoomin

Seeding

Water

Testing

Paddling

Adventures

Certified

Instructors

Whitewater Rescue Technicians Certified!

Participants got to learn about the gear and the numerous skills, techniques and applications needed to respond to emergency whitewater situations. We were put through simulations that tested those skills and were given opportunities to lead rescue scenarios.

While we hope to never have to use these skills, it is necessary to always be trained and equipped with the gear and knowledge on how to respond appropriately and effectively in emergency situations. Preparation is key and courses like these, while can seem very extreme, are absolutely necessary when prioritizing safety our ourselves, our team and others.