Listen and share song #GrassyNarrows youth sing about mercury Justice

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Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows.

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Between 1962 and 1970, the Dryden pulp and paper mill dumped 9,000 kg of mercury into the Wabigoon River, just upstream from Grassy Narrows.

These images summarize the criss and impacts on the community.

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YouTube video by APTN News Emotions run high as Grassy Narrows member seeks answers on mercury poisoning | APTN News

A Grassy Narrows First Nation member is still looking for answers from Ontario regarding mercury poisoning in her community.

In a video shared online, Chrissy Isaacs can be seen shouting questions at Premier Ford as she is led out of the event by security.

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YouTube video by FreeGrassyNarrows Grassy Narrows Blockade

Today marks 23 years of #GrassyNarrows Blockade.

Please watch and share the short powerful anniversary video below.

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Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY!

#GrassyNarrows is taking Ontario and Canada to court over decades of mercury contamination of their life-giving waters. Their legal challenge, if successful, could see an end to the mercury crisis

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Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent

Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.

After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.

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A Toxic Mine Threatens Grassy Narrows’ Waters icmagazine.org/a-toxic-mine...

Millions in subsidies for mineral exploration undermine Indigenous rights Millions in government subsidies are fuelling risky mining projects on Grassy Narrows’ ancestral lands, enriching investors while threatening the First Nation’s water and health. Despite Indigenous op...

Canadian governments have poured $63M in subsidies into mineral exploration on Grassy Narrows territory, helping Kinross Gold push a project that threatens the Wabigoon River. Tax breaks for investors are undermining Indigenous rights and local waters while the province collects little in return.

Still holding space and stand up for what’s right…
“ First Nations women and supporters from across Ontario, including Grassy Narrows mothers, camped out overnight at Queen’s Park calling on Premier Doug Ford to immediately Kill Bill 5.

‘Everybody is a fighter’: Inside a First Nation’s quest for justice A decades-long fight ramps up in Grassy Narrows as mercury poisoning threatens its water, people and way of life.

A decades-long fight ramps up in Grassy Narrows as mercury poisoning threatens its water, people and way of life.

Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they're done being ignored as development plans advance without consent

"A northwestern Ontario First Nation [..] has directed its leaders to blockade the highway if the province grants mineral extraction permits near its water source."

"All of the benefits will go to people that won't benefit us."
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Mercury Justice for Grassy Narrows I just signed the Grassy Narrows petition calling on Justin Trudeau to honour his treaty obligations and commitment to reconciliation. Join me in signing here https://you.leadnow.ca/org/petitions/merc...

Share and sign this petition demanding that @mark-carney.bsky.social and Premier Ford compensate #GrassyNarrows fairly for their suffering from the mercury crisis and end all mining and logging on their territory

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As Ontario’s Legislature returns this week, posters facing Queen’s Park call out Doug Ford's silence on Grassy Narrows.

Grassy continues to fight for justice. #DougFord cannot keep looking away.

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YouTube video by Al Jazeera English First Nations community fights Canadian government over poisoned water | AJ #shorts

“We have to die so people can keep working.” Canada’s Grassy Narrows First Nation is taking on the government over a local employer’s poisoning of their water.

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'Everybody is a fighter in Grassy'
The poisoned river and a First Nation's quest for justice.

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‘Everybody is a fighter’: Inside a First Nation’s quest for justice A decades-long fight ramps up in Grassy Narrows as mercury poisoning threatens its water, people and way of life.

‘Everybody is a fighter’: Inside a First Nation’s quest for justice aje.io/09cpzh via
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Read and share this article by Prof. Stanley highlighting how the government has subsidized mineral exploration on Grassy Narrows territory that helped Kinross

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On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms.

Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years.

Sign the petition for Mercury Justice

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Wear your support for #GrassyNarrows by purchasing a shirt featuring powerful artwork and messages.'

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For over 50 years, Grassy Narrows has defended their lands, waters, and future. 🌊🌲

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The Ford government is dodging justice for Grassy Narrows. The people deserve answers: Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis and end the pollution? #GrassyNarrows #FreeGrassy

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The @fordnation government is dodging justice for Grassy Narrows. The people deserve answers: Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis and end the pollution?

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Please support #GrassyNarrows youth exchange by donating to solidarity@freegrassy.net

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Watch this powerful interview with Chrissy Isaacs about her fight for mercury justice and Doug Ford ignoring her

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#GrassyNarrows youth contingent of 12 people will be participating in an important youth exchange with Haudenosaunee people in 6 nations to build alliances. They need your support to make it happen!

Help get them there! Send support to solidarity@freegrassy.net 💸💚

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Minister Stephen Lecce was asked today:
“Will your government compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”

Lecce ignored the question.

Grassy Narrows: still waiting for justice.

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