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A recent scientific report found that Grassy Narrows’ Wabigoon River can be cleaned up, and the fish can become safe to eat again — but only with political will. The underlying message of Silent Spring, that everything is connected, is tragically playing out in Grassy Narrows.
Sep 3, 2021 · Between 1962 and 1970, 10 tonnes of untreated mercury were dumped into the water near Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum-Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation). Decades later, the community is still suffering from the poisoning.
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The Government of Canada and First Nations communities are working in partnership to improve water infrastructure on reserves and to support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water.
October 5, 2020 — Ottawa, Algonquin Unceded Territory, ON — Indigenous Services Canada
The Government of Canada and First Nations communities are working in partnership to improve water infrastructure on reserves and to support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Chief Rudy Turtle and the community of Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) on the recent completion of upgrades to their water treatment system, including the elimination of all long-term drinking water advisories affecting the community. The improved water treatment system now provides the community with clean and safe drinking water.
"Congratulations to Chief Turtle and the residents of Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation). Thanks to your hard work and determination, the long-term drinking water advisories have been resolved and all residents of your community can now have access to clean and safe drinking water."
The Honourable Marc Miller
•Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) is located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Kenora and is accessible year round.
•ISC invested $5,160,109 in funding under the First Nations Water and Wastewater Enhanced Program.
Oct 3, 2020 · Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are finally able to drink from their taps as they celebrated lifting long-term boil water advisories this week. Community members in Grassy Narrows...
Mar 10, 2021 · A new water treatment plant and upgrades to water infrastructure have improved access to clean drinking water for over 300 homes homes and 11 community buildings. With this lift, no long-term drinking water advisories are currently in effect on public systems on reserves in Alberta.
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May 10, 2022 · The issue at the forefront of the race, at least for Grassy Narrows, is water. A decades-long history of mercury poisoning has rendered water in the Wabigoon-English River undrinkable and fish unsafe to eat for as long as Chief Fobister can remember.
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Oct 7, 2020 · Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community with clean and safe drinking water.
