National Chiefs' Assembly Backs Anishinaabek People Of Grassy Narrows

National Chiefs' Assembly Backs Anishinaabek People Of Grassy Narrows   Chiefs from across Canada have called for a public inquiry into mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows. They also called for an end to logging in the community's traditional territory, as well as permanent monitoring of the long-term effects on residents.   The demands were part of a resolution passed by delegates at the annual general meeting for the Assembly of First Nations in Winnipeg. It was the second motion debated...

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