Grassy Narrows River Run

Grassy Narrows River Run

April 7, 2010, Toronto – On World Health Day, members of Grassy Narrows First Nation lead a march of over 250 people to the seat of the Provincial Government at Queen’s Park. The Grassy Narrows People have travelled 1,800 km to deliver their demands for restitution for mercury poisoning whose health effects in the community are worse now than when Ontario first banned fishing in their river 40 years ago, according to a newly translated study by Japanese mercury expert Dr. Harada. The Provincial government has compounded the impacts of mercury on the community’s health, culture, and economy by permitting decades of unwanted clear-cut logging, and mining activity on their territory.

More info: freegrassy.org

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   John

   Hi Allan,

   Nice bit of work… sorry for the shutter from the big pentax 6×7 muckin’ up your audio!

   Bravo!

   John

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