What is the connection between Saskatchewan and Colombian Indigenous groups?

An Indigenous women's group from Saskatchewan focused on water advocacy formed a spiritual connection with Indigenous elders in Colombia who protect the Amazon's waters.

What environmental challenges do these Indigenous groups face?

Both groups are dedicated to protecting their ancestral waters and face similar environmental threats, including pollution impacting their rivers and lands.

When might the Colombian elders visit Saskatchewan?

The two groups are hoping to organize a trip for the Colombian elders to visit Saskatchewan in the first week of August.

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Saskatchewan Delta Protectors Forge Amazonian Water Bond

5 Apr

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Summary

Indigenous women from Saskatchewan and elders from Colombia formed a spiritual connection.
The groups share a passion for protecting ancestral waters, facing similar environmental threats.
They plan to organize a trip for Colombian elders to visit Saskatchewan this August.

Indigenous women from Saskatchewan, advocating for the protection of the North America's largest inland delta, have established a significant connection with Indigenous elders in Colombia. This relationship, initiated last year, centers on a shared passion for safeguarding ancestral waters, specifically the Saskatchewan River Delta and the Amazon. A delegation from Saskatchewan recently traveled to Colombia for in-depth meetings, fostering a deep spiritual bond and mutual understanding between the groups.

During their visit, the Saskatchewan contingent, including university professors and students, engaged with Indigenous communities in Bogotá and the Vaupés department. They shared experiences, connected on a spiritual level, and discussed the environmental challenges impacting their respective regions. Despite language barriers, the shared commitment to protecting their lands and waters created a strong sense of unity.