Watch this week's featured video to learn how Autumn Peltier became a voice for water rights.

Meet Autumn Peltier, an inspiring Indigenous rights and water activist who began speaking up for clean water access at just 8 years old. In this interview, Autumn shares what sparked her journey, the role of women in water ceremonies, and how she used her voice to speak directly to Canada’s Prime Minister.

From fun facts (like her love of bears and her cat Mosca) to powerful advice for young changemakers, this episode is all about speaking up, staying true to yourself, and standing up for what matters. 

Title: We Are Water Protectors 
By: Carole Lindstrom
Ages: 3-8

From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors, issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—inviting young readers everywhere to join the fight.

Enjoy a read-aloud video of this beautiful book!

Check out this water conservation game and see how you can save water!