On Thursday October 11, beloved Grassy Narrows leader Steve Fobister Sr. passed away after many decades of fighting mercury poisoning in his body and fighting denial from government. Learn more about Steve below and take action to honour his memory.  Steve’s family says that “Steve always wanted the government to admit that he had been […]

Grassy Narrows leader Steve Fobister dead at 66 https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2018/10/17/grassy-narrows-leader-steve-fobister-dead-at-66.html By DAVID BRUSER, Deputy Editor and Investigative Reporter Toronto Star, Wed., Oct. 17, 2018   When Steve Fobister came to protest outside the Legislature in 2014, the former fishing guide and chief came with his tent and an ultimatum. Fobister, who was suffering from a degenerative neurological disorder, […]

Today Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) declared its territory to be an Indigenous Sovereignty and Protected Area. The new “Grassy Narrows Land Declaration” bans all industrial logging in Grassy Narrows’ Territory and asserts that Grassy Narrows will make their own land use decisions. Stand with Grassy Narrows by sharing the historic Declaration! Share on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2OWqSCN […]