Eighteen volumes of arcane records will be the focus as the trial pitting trappers from Grassy Narrows against the Crown and AbitibiBowater begins this week in Toronto. At stake is the province's authority to grant logging licences on land claimed by First Nations under the Treaty.
During 75 days of hearings, which will take proceedings into April, expert witnesses from both sides will delve into the details of agreements dating back to Confederation as well as interpretations of clauses within Treaty 3 itself.
The Ontario Superior Court began hearing evidence Oct. 5 in Grassy Narrows’ case against logging on its traditional lands. Grassy Narrows is challenging Ontario’s right to approve industrial logging that comes in conflict with its constitutionally guaranteed Treaty Rights. Grassy Narrows has been in the courts for almost a decade fighting to protect Treaty 3, which was signed by the Government of Canada in 1873.
Here is a great opportunity to show your support for Indigenous land defence, and environmental justice, while enjoying a tasty meal of wild foods, and live music.
The Ontario Superior Court began hearing evidence Oct. 5 in Grassy Narrows’ case against logging on its traditional lands. Grassy Narrows is challenging Ontario’s right to approve industrial logging that comes in conflict with its constitutionally guaranteed Treaty Rights. Grassy Narrows has been in the courts for almost a decade fighting to protect Treaty 3, which was signed by the Government of Canada in 1873.
Here is a great opportunity to show your support for Indigenous land defence, and environmental justice, while enjoying a tasty meal of wild foods, and live music.