About
Nation to Nation Water Inc. (NTN Water) is a majority Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-operated Canadian water company providing drinking water and wastewater treatment solutions. We combine community-centered engagement with high-assurance engineering to deliver systems that work in real-world conditions—and remain operable for the long term.
Indigenous-led executive team (principal owners/operators)
- Patrick Dinsdale, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — An Indigenous leader (Curve Lake First Nation) with deep experience in Indigenous economic development and procurement, including more than a decade in financial services and prior roles in Indigenous banking; he is also a founder and leader within Indigenous business networks and entrepreneurship initiatives. AM Origin Article
- Kyle Balsdon, Chief Engagement Officer (CEngO) — An Indigenous entrepreneurship and partnership leader focused on building practical, values-aligned collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, with experience supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, capital access, and business growth. AM Origin Article
- Ken Matsuda, Chief Engineering Officer (CEngO) — Provides executive engineering leadership and Japanese-technology alignment, supporting quality-driven design, technical assurance, and delivery standards suited to public-sector and operational environments.
Mission
Nation to Nation Water Inc. exists to deliver reliable drinking water and wastewater treatment solutions that advance water security and sovereignty for Indigenous and rural communities across Turtle Island—through respectful partnership, majority Indigenous leadership, disciplined engineering, and sustainable, long-term lifecycle support.
Vision
Clean Water for All
Nation to Nation Water will be recognized as the trusted partner that proves reconciliation through practical delivery—combining Indigenous leadership, cultural respect, and high-assurance technology to protect health and strengthen resilience for generations.
operational philosophy
Nation to Nation Water is guided by a simple operating stance: respect, accountability, and sustainability.
- Respect & cultural safety: honour community protocols, history, and Indigenous laws/worldviews in how projects are scoped and delivered.
- Shared decision-making: co-develop solutions that fit community needs, capacity, and priorities.
- Accountability & transparency: clear roles, measurable performance, and straightforward communication.
- Sustainability: water conservation, long-term operability, and durable systems over short-term fixes.
- Reconciliation in practice: aligns with the intent of TRC Call to Action 92 through economic participation, partnership, and benefit-sharing.