WebbIn 2024, Grassy Narrows declared their territory to be an Indigenous Sovereignty and Protected Area. The new “Grassy Narrows Land Declaration” asserts that Grassy Narrows will make their own land use decisions and will protect their land from industry. They have called on all peoples to “Stand with us in asserting and enforcing our ... WebbBetween 1962 and 1970, a paper mill located in the town of Dryden, Ontario dumped 20,000 pounds of mercury into the Wabigoon River. The company operating the...
For generations, Grassy Narrows residents have used the land for ...
WebbIt’s a struggle every day for the people of Grassy Narrows because they do not have access to clean drinking water. Neither do more than 100 First Nations co... Webb4 juni 2012 · Though Grassy Narrows continues to assert their rights, demand justice through action and grow their support base, more advocates are always needed. Grassy Narrows invites everyone to join this year’s River Run events in Toronto and “continue a tradition of community led action for justice – for our people, and for the protection of … fhwa relocation brochure
Grassy Narrows- Protecting their Land and Water
Webb26 jan. 2024 · 1 (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (2), le conseil de chacune des bandes visées aux annexes I, II et III sera constitué, à compter du 4 mars 1997, au moyen d’élections tenues selon la Loi sur les Indiens. (2) Le conseil d’une bande ajoutée aux annexes I, II ou III après le 31 mars 2010 sera constitué, à compter de la date de l ... WebbTogether with our allies the Grassy Narrows Women’s Drum Group has prevented all logging on our 7,000 sq km homeland since2002, built a movement for mercury justice, and become a leading voice for environmental justice and Indigenous rights. We have accomplished this work through gatherings, ceremonies, workshops, and land-based … Webb26 mars 2024 · The next phase of Grassy Narrow's mercury justice campaign is to demand compensation from Ontario to account for the ongoing, deadly consequences of mercury poisoning for residents of the... depford reach