A prayer not a protest.

WATER withdrawals; MELTWATER; WATER resources development; WATER pollution; EXECUTIVE advisory bodies; SOCIAL media; MUNICIPAL water supply

The South Saskatchewan River is a crucial water source for many people in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but it lacks legal protections and is under pressure from irrigation projects. Filmmaker Marjorie Beaucage, a Métis Elder, sees the river as sacred and embarked on a prayerful journey to walk its length. The proposed irrigation expansion project in Saskatchewan has raised concerns about the impact on the river and its ecosystem, leading Indigenous communities and environmental organizations to call for an environmental review. The article emphasizes the importance of water conservation and sustainable use in the face of climate change and water scarcity. [Extracted from the article]

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