Um of Water

Please sit with Water... And if you like, you can share an image, audio or video file

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You are invited to share the sights and sounds of Water on this site, and we welcome any details you would like to share about the waterscapes or watersounds you are offering.

Please share the Name/Nation, the original name of the Water if you know it, or the current name, as feels right to you. What are the languages of your area, what are your words for Water?

In gratitude to Water and to you for sharing.

Miigwech and thank you for sharing with Um of Water.

Please come back and visit the website again to see your offering in action, and please continue to share and listen.

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About the project

Um of Water is an invitation to sit, listen and be with Water.

Um of Water responds to and evolves with the Indigenous context of the land we are on and the Water we live with and rely upon for our collective survival.

While exploring the site and sitting and being in the company of Water:
What do you hear?
What do you feel?
What does Water teach you?
What is Water giving you?
How would Water feel about your current relationship?
What habits or entitlements could you give up to be a wiser relative with Water?

We begin by exploring Water here in what is now known as Ontario.

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As we situate ourselves with this work, we acknowledge others who have dedicated their time and efforts towards supporting the Water. There are many different lenses, sectors, views and people working towards supporting the Water. It's not a competition, we need to be all hands on deck.

Please find ways to support and donate to Keepers of the Water:

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Thanks
Um of Water was begun collectively by Sara Roque, Elwood Jimmy, Leslie McCue, Amy Sharrocks
The website was designed by Sébastien Aubin / OTAMI–ᐅᑕᒥ
Website build and Additional Design by Joni Schinkel
Image of Water by Clara Peltier
UK support Alisa Oleva
Introducing the Um Lake Ontario live stream filmed by Joy Oresic, River Thames live stream filmed by Tone Davies, H28
With many thanks to Denise Bolduc and Ariel Smith
With support from Musagetes Foundation

Introducing