Grassy Narrows
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No home. No options: Ontario Indigenous kids ‘damaged’ by system sending them southMany Grassy Narrows children have endured being sent to foster and group homes far away, inflicting what child-welfare experts call 'significant culture shock.'InvestigationsMar 2
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First Nations leaders from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier FordLeaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario have demanded a meeting with Premier Doug Ford.PoliticsSep 26, 2023
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Heat warnings issued in northwestern OntarioEnvironment Canada issued a series of heat warnings for areas of Ontario on the Manitoba border down to the tip of the United States.WeatherMay 28, 2023
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Four Ontario First Nations voice concerns over mining claims on their landsFour First Nations in northern Ontario are calling on the province to address their concerns about mining exploration companies intruding on their lands.CanadaFeb 1, 2023
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Supreme Court rules companies are responsible for cleanup of Grassy Narrows siteThe mercury contamination has caused health problems for some members of the First Nation.CanadaDec 6, 2019
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NDP’s Singh promises $1.8B to provide clean drinking water in Indigenous communitiesThe community is dealing with generations of mercury poisoning from contaminated water.CanadaOct 5, 2019
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Grassy Narrows chief, NDP candidate urges Ottawa to get down to business on mercury care centreThe chief of a northwestern Ontario reserve – and an NDP candidate in this fall's federal election – is calling on Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan to sit down to hammer out an agreement on a long-promised treatment facility for mercury poisoning.HealthAug 20, 2019
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Grassy Narrows chief running for the federal NDP in fall electionGrassy Narrows Chief Rudy Turtle said the Liberals haven't done enough to help with mercury contamination.CanadaJul 29, 2019
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Man dead after assault in Grassy Narrows First Nation: OPPOPP say they were called to assist a man who had been allegedly assaulted on a road in Grassy Narrows First Nation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.CrimeJul 11, 2019
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Grassy Narrows members unveil care home designs, call out Trudeau government over funding"They understand what we're asking for," said Chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation Randy Turtle.NewsJun 19, 2019
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