Grassy Narrows First Nation
Coverage of Grassy Narrows First Nation in the Nexus archive.
- Grassy Narrows demands apology from Carney, action on mercury poisoning
A Grassy Narrows First Nation woman with mercury poisoning is demanding an apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney for his comment during a March protest that he could 'outlast' her. The woman and her community are also seeking action on the mercury poisoning crisis.
- Search for remains of Grassy Narrows First Nation man continues near dump in northwestern Ontario
The family of 21-year-old Mekhi Pelly from Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario has resumed searching for his remains near a dump after the ground thawed. Two individuals face murder and other charges in connection to his case.
- 2 First Nations join forces to see Dryden, Ont., paper mill shut down over mercury contamination
Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent Nations are demanding the shutdown of the Dryden paper mill in Ontario due to mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River System. They are urging the province to expedite cleanup efforts to address the environmental and health crisis affecting their communities.