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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 1d

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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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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...

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 8d

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

you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 9d

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

Proceeds will go to support grassroots Grassy campaigns to combat threats to their lands, water and way of life

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 13d

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

Sign up for the Grassy Narrows newsletter — hear directly from the community and learn how you can support their fight for justice.

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 15d

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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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 15d

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?

#GrassyNarrows #FreeGrassy

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 18d

Please support #GrassyNarrows youth exchange by donating to [email protected]

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 19d

#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 [email protected] 💸💚

#FreeGrassy

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 19d

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

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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

YouTube video by APTN News

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 19d

#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 [email protected] 💸💚

#FreeGrassy

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 21d

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.

#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 21d

Premier Ford was asked today: “Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”

He dodged the question.

Grassy Narrows: still waiting for justice.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 21d

Premier Ford was asked today: “Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”

He dodged the question.

Grassy Narrows: still waiting for justice.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 26d

No more dodging @fordnation: Will you compensate #GrassyNarrows?

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 29d

Premier Fod was asked today: “Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”

Ford: “Hopefully the federal government’s going to help you”

Grassy Narrows: Still waiting for justice #FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Sep 8

March with Grassy Narrows grassroots people in Toronto. Grassy Narrows youth + community are traveling nearly 2000 km to Toronto to take part in #DrawTheLine!

March with them Sept 20, 2pm at Sankofa Square. RSVP: drawtheline.world

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Aug 28

Take action and send a letter before a decision is made! #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.

Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine - Leadnow

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.

Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine - Leadnow

leadnow.ca

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 30

For over 50 years, they’ve fought for full compensation and justice, and continue resisting mining and logging to protect their land, health, and way of life—so they are never poisoned again.

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 30

Grassy Narrows was a vibrant and largely self-sufficient community with 95% employment tied to the land and water, Grassy has endured mercury poisoning for three generations—with devastating effects, especially on youth.

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 30

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.

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 10

— Joseph Fobister, Grassy Narrows
Mining giant Kinross wants to expand upstream of Grassy Narrows, a move experts say threatens to intensify the mercury crisis in #GrassyNarrows. Learn why this matters — and what’s at stake.
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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 10

"The last thing we need is the threat of more poison in our water… How many times can the government put our health and way of life in the hands of a dangerous industry that cares only about profits?”

freegrassy.net/news/the-thr...

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 7

400 strong at the Nuclear Waste Free Anishinaabe Aki rally Friday July 4th!

Incredible turnout, powerful speakers and amazing energy. We sent a clear message that this is not a done deal and #GrassyNarrows does not accept the risk!

#FreeGrassy

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 7

Nuclear Waste Free Anishinaabe Aki rally made it to the Thunder Bay paper. Word is spreading about the united opposition!

#GrassyNarrows #FreeGrassy

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 5

Media Coverage of Rally Yesterday - "Protest held to dispute the location of the planned nuclear waste storage"

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