CBC National News  First Nations wins legal battle over cleracutting APTN National News video Monumental court victory for long-struggling Grassy Narrows Canadian Press newswire First Nation wins battle against clearcutting Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal Grassy Narrows declares victory in logging dispute

The Ontario Superior Court will render its decision today in Keewatin v MNR, a precedent-setting legal action dealing with the battle between clearcut logging and Treaty rights. The case was brought over a decade ago by Grassy Narrows First Nation trappers against the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. 

Media Advisory       August 16, 2011 Landmark Native Legal Battle Ruling Today Toronto, ON –  The Ontario Superior Court will render its decision today in Keewatin v MNR, a precedent-setting legal action dealing with the battle between clearcut logging and Treaty rights. The case was brought over a decade ago by Grassy Narrows First Nation trappers against […]

Grassy Narrows  has won a major victory in their more than decade long battle to stop clearcut logging in their traditional territory. Grassy Narrows Chief and Council welcome the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to protect the rights promised to the Anishinaabe from interference by Ontario. Madam Justice Mary-Anne Sanderson’s decision, over 300 […]