In late August a team of Japanese scientists returned to Grassy Narrows to investigate the mercury poisoning. This is their fifth visit since the late Dr. Harada first came to Grassy Narrows in 1975. Their investigation is by far the longest running and most comprehensive study of mercury in Grassy Narrows, a topic that the government has been negligent in failing to monitor in detail.
August 19, 2014
Anishinabe Youth joined by On-to-Ottawa Caravan protesters at Kenora Mill
Kenora, Ontario—A delegation of youth from Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation), joined by nearly two dozen Anishinabe and non-Indigenous supporters carrying protest signs and banners, delivered today a letter and a set of demands to Weyerhaeuser at the Kenora Timberstrand Trus Joist Mill.
Grassy Narrows youth are rejecting the new logging plan for their territory.
“If the logging begins in our territory, I am certain there will already be planned strategies on our part to bring it to a complete halt,” says Taina Da Silva, a Grassy Narrows Youth organizer.
“Our organizing is connected through bloodline relations and teachings. Our mothers fought so we could have this land, so we will continue to fight for it,” says Edmond Jack, another Youth organizer in the community.
Join Grassy Narrows families and their supporters as they walk in Toronto for clean water and Indigenous rights this July 31.
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Quick Facts on the Supreme Court ruling
Grassy Youth Respond to to Supreme Court ruling
Statement from Grassy Narrows Clan Mother, Blockader
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