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Nibi bimàdiziwin – Water is life. Water is a living thing.

World Water Day, held every year on March 22, is a United Nations observance that highlights the global water crisis and the need to manage freshwater responsibly.

Since 1993, it has drawn attention to the 2.2 billion people who still lack safe water and supports the goal of achieving clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030.

The theme for 2026 is “Water and Gender,” with the message “Where water flows, equality grows,” focusing on the role of women and girls in shaping water solutions.

Last November, Tammy Pizendewatch Cote began leading a series of traditional hide tanning workshops to share and educate the Algonquin College community about how a traditional deer hide is transformed.

Over four sessions, Cote interacted with learners and employees, showing attendees how to flesh, scrape, soften and smoke deer hide so it can be used to create usable leather for clothing or other items.

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