{"id":25728,"date":"2026-02-18T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/?page_id=25728"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:29:23","slug":"advocacy-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/index.php\/advocacy-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fw_header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Advocacy Materials &#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;Advocacy Materials &#8221; title_phone=&#8221;Advocacy Materials &#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fw_header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600||on|||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;43px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;0em&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pexels-souvenirpixels-5697656.png&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; min_height=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;1000px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;12px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text_color_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_text_color_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_text_color_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.fw_header{||  ||  padding:125px 0 10px 0 !important;||}||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;43px&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Tools For Change&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#124f77&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||-46px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This page is a practical library built to help you back up First Nations and the Chiefs Steering Committee on Technical Services in support of water sovereignty. Whether you are writing to government officials or sharing our story on socials, these tips and tools are here to make your efforts easier. Need something that isn\u2019t here? <a href=\"mailto:info@chiefssteeringcomittee.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email us<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Why Advocate?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#124f77&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||-46px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Advocacy is making sure the right people hear your voice before they make decisions that will impact you\u2014and everyone else. When we use facts and consistent messages, our voices get stronger. The CSC advocates to:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protect Inherent and Treaty rights<\/strong> and water sovereignty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change policies<\/strong> that impact First Nations Peoples\u2019 wellbeing and health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect Mother Nature\u2019s resources<\/strong> for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What\u2019s in the Toolkit?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#124f77&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||6px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||6px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||-46px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to start from scratch. We are continuing to build out materials to support advocacy work at the grassroots:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/template-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Template Letters:<\/strong><\/a> Ready-to-use drafts you can send to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) or Members of Parliament (MPs).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/talking-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Talking Points:<\/strong><\/a> Clear, punchy speaking points for meetings or conversations within your own communities and Nations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/index.php\/social-media-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Social Media Assets:<\/strong><\/a> Graphics and post ideas for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;How to Get Started&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#124f77&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||6px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||6px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||-46px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to start from scratch. 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