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Reconciliation in the Watershed - KAIROS CanadaWhat are the issues facing your watershed? Mining? Fracking? Oil exploration? Pipeline development? Who and what else do they affect? How are they connected to other struggles in Canada and around the world? Join the KAIROS Reconciliation in the Watershed...

5 Documentaries You Must See to Understand the Water CrisisThere's a lot to know about the world's water crisis--as you can tell from the month of posts we've been doing on just this one topic. But if you're new to the discussion, catch up in one weekend with these five

Reports, Papers & Research

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Exploring the Ebbs and Flows of Community Engagement: The Pyramid of Engagement and Water Activism in Two Canadian Communities

By Robert A. Case & Laura Zeglen

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Charting Canada's troubled waters: where the danger lies for watersheds nationwide

Ivan Semeniuk, Globe and Mail

Published June 11, 2017 Updated November 12, 2017

Films & Images

Water Docs 2019 — Water Docs

WaterDocs Film Festival

March 5th & 20-24, 2019 in Toronto

Even if you can't make it, there are some great films you can check out on their site.

Nature is Speaking: Penelope Cruz is Water

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

Nature is Speaking: Harrison Ford is THE OCEAN

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

A World Without Water

REAL STORIES

Over Troubled Waters

Award Winning Documentary about the water crisis in California

Troubled Water

Documentary exploring water issues within a Canadian Context

Weirdness of Water

Fun, quirky, short film that reminds us of just how remarkable water really is!

The Water Channel

Hundreds of videos and dossiers on key water themes

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News, Books, Magazines & Blogs

Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource

By Marq de Villiers

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

By Dan Egan

The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

By David Wallace-Wells

Disputes over water will be an increasing source of international tensionViolence over water access is on the rise

Boiling Point: Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canada's Water Crisis

By Maude Barlow

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Blue Revolution: Unmaking America's Water Crisis

By Cynthia Barnett

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Calls to Action

Petition: Restore the Navigable Waters Act

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Petition: Alternative Federal Budget 2019

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World Water Day - March 22

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Living the Change

Faith leaders from around the world are making personal commitments to help sustain the earth.

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There are additional calls to action under specific sections of this site. Use the navigational bar on the top right to explore.

Educational Programs

Watershed Discipleship

3 hour workshop for congregations that want to connect water protection and faith. Down load for free.

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Meditations, Songs, Poetry & Reflections

Songs of Water

Various Artists

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Spirited Reflection: Living Water

By John Bullas, Kairos

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Sharing Your Faith Worship Package 2019

Compiled by Ben Robins & Danielle Webber, Canadian Unitarian Council

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