Attention:
Due to overwhelming interest to attend the OPSEU/SEFPO 2024 Water Summit and with limited space available, we are no longer accepting applications. This year’s conference is partnered with the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Participants will be educated on the numerous challenges Indigenous peoples face that have undermined their access to clean water and proper sanitation. Some of these include pollution of available water resources and lack of consultation on policies and projects affecting their water and sanitation rights.Members will also be taken on a journey to witness firsthand the impacts on communities which are so close to home. Water First will provide an update on OPSEU/SEFPO’s contributions through the Indigenous Circle and, most importantly, what actions participants will take after the conference.Participants will be selected by the Indigenous Circle with assistance from the Member Equity Unit. The selection process seeks to achieve a diverse group of attendees, representative of Indigenous and other equity groups within our membership.Confirmation will be issued to the selected participants in August.Expenses will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO policy.
Tentative Conference Agenda
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
Friday, September 27, 2024
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Registration (dinner on your own) Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Opening Remarks from the OPSEU/SEFPO President and First Vice President/Treasurer
- Panel Discussion: What’s our role in addressing the water crisis?
- Movie Screening
Saturday, September 28, 2024
- 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM – Sunrise Ceremony
- 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast (on your own)
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Keynote Speaker
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Break
- 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Presentation IWA Tools
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch (on your own)
- 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Shuttle to Oneida Nation
- 2:45 PM – 5:45 PM – Oneida Nation Workshop
- 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM – Dinner hosted by Oneida Nation
Sunday, September 29, 2024
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast (on your own)
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Workshop
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Break
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Workshop
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Closing Ceremony
Application
Attention:
Due to overwhelming interest to attend the OPSEU/SEFPO 2024 Water Summit and with limited space available, we are no longer accepting applications. 
