Grassy Narrows Women's Drum Speaks Out Against Logging MOU

Said Grassy Narrows Women's Drum spokesperson Judy da Silva: "I Anishinabekwe, am totally against this process the province has taken on with the signatures of an Indian Act Chief and Council.  This was lawyer and consultant driven and never reached the true grassroots of our community people. This is how the "system" works."

Grassy Narrows, province sign MOU over forest

By tbnewswatch.com


Grassy Narrows Clan Mothers block MNR enforcement team

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Monday August 23, 2010


Take action with Grassy Narrows Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek

 Please join us in Toronto as we demand justice for our people and protection for the water, air, and forests that give life to us all.


Grassy Narrows trappers’ trial begins in Toronto

The Kenora Daily Miner and News

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.


Grassy Narrows challenges Ontario's right to grant logging permits

Wawatay

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.

The trial is expected to last for 75 days.


Grassy Narrows begins suit against Ontario government for infringement of Indigenous, treaty rights

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.