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GroundWire | Splatsin members oppose land transfer, River Run, Community Radio Awards

July 4, 2016
| This episode of GroundWire features the opposition to condos on unceded Algonquin Territory, River Run protest to support Grassy Narrows and more.
Length: 28:14 minutes (25.85 MB)

Avi Lewis speaks in support of Grassy Narrows

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Almost half a century ago, a pulp and paper company dumped tons of mercury into the English Wabigoon River system in Northwestern Ontario.

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Grassy Narrows River Run flows through the streets of Toronto to highlight the importance of clean water
By
Krystalline Kraus
| August 9, 2014

Here are the photos I took from the River Run Rally which was held on July 31, 2014. The River Run is an annual Toronto event that flows through the streets of Toronto to remind every one of us of how important clean water -- free of mercury -- is for all of us.

The River Run is an annual event in Toronto led by the Grandmothers of Grassy Narrows First Nation who demand that government and industry clean up the decades of pollution that affects the people, animals and fish who depend on the English-Wabagoon River System. Generations of community members suffer from Minamata Disease as a result of mercury poisoning.

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Grassy Narrows to Kathleen Wynne: Cancel new plans for clear-cut logging!

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Grassy Narrows First Nation demands Ontario halt clear-cut logging on their land and protect the water.

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Grassy Narrows demands Ontario halt clear-cut logging and protect water

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On July 31, members of the Grassy Narrows First Nation will head to the Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto and are calling on supporters to join them "in a walk for clean water and Indigenous rights." Today, on July 29, there will be a speaking event with Grassy Narrows Clan Mother Judy Da Silva, Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister, writer and activist Leanne Simpson and Stephen Lewis. Here's why:

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Grassy Narrows First Nation comes to Toronto to protect our Water for as long as the river's flow
By
Krystalline Kraus
| July 25, 2014

Grassy Narrows First Nation comes to Toronto on a mission to protect the Water

Grassy Narrows First Nation (Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek) community members and Toronto-folk have always had a loving and supportive relationship between our two communities – despite the distance, hearts can still be heard calling out to one another.

I have learned that traditional songs and drumming is the tie that binds us together. Sometimes when I do get a change to leave the city, I listen to the sky and can hear them singing.

Right now, I would love for my fellow Big Drum or Hand Drum or Shaker sisters and brothers to bring their Sacred drums and shakers and come down on Thursday July 31 at 12:00 pm at Grange Park.

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Grassy Narrows exposes government neglect of mercury survivors
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Krystalline Kraus
| July 24, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday July 23, 2014

Grassy Narrows exposes gov. neglect of mercury survivors

Toronto – Thirty Grassy Narrows First Nation people will travel 1,800 km to Toronto to demand justice for mercury poisoning survivors, clean water, and respect for indigenous rights. Grassy Narrows people are still suffering from the debilitating neurological impacts of 10 tonnes of mercury dumped into their river by a paper mill upstream between 1962-1970. No clean-up has been done.

PRESS CONFERENCE

WHAT: Grassy Narrows exposes government neglect on mercury tragedy

WHEN: Monday July 28, 10:00 a.m.

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McGuinty declines invite to eat fish from Grassy Narrows

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Ontario premier McGuinty was a no show yesterday, after being invited to eat mercury contaminated fish from the Wabigoon River in Grassy Narrows.

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Justice overdue for Grassy Narrows

Grassy Narrows Youth Walkers. (Photo: Maria Madea Swain)

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Over 50 people of all ages from Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) are travelling 2000 km to Toronto by foot, bus and rail from their territories 80 km north of Kenora, Ontario.

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