Grassy Narrows Declares Moratorium on Industrial Development
January 17, 2007 – Grassy Narrows community leaders declared a moratorium on all industrial activity within their traditional territory without community consent. The moratorium rebukes a Provincial plan to increase clear-cut logging and asserts that any development proposals must gain community consent and participation.
- Read the open letter declaring the moratorium
- Read the press release from Grassy Narrows
- Read the CP newswire article. Jan 17, 2007
- CBC Newsworld Macleans Feb 28 2006 (earlier warning)
- Chief Fobister Release: Moratorium still stands during Iaccobucci Negotiations. Sept 07
US Wood Buyers Call on Province to Resolve Grassy Dispute
Boise Cascade and Pro-Build Holdings, major regional purchasers, are calling on Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Ramsay to find a quick and equitable resolution to the escalating controversy over Grassy Narrows.