Chief Rudy Turtle of Grassy Narrows First Nation says he wants the NWMO to hold in-person meetings with community members about the repository. He stands against the project alongside other members of the First Nations Land Defence Alliance.
Turtle is in his second term as chief of Grassy Narrows and is a founding member of the First Nations Land Defence Alliance, which has hosted several rallies and events in opposition to mining without consultation in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire.Posted: May 29, 2024 1:31 PM EDT | Last Updated: 15 minutes ago
Chief Rudy Turtle of Grassy Narrows First Nation is running for Regional Chief of Ontario at the chiefs assembly in June. Chief Rudy Turtle of Grassy Narrows First Nation has announced his intention to run for Ontario Regional Chief at the upcoming provincial chiefs assembly in June. Turtle is in his second term as chief of Grassy Narrows and is a founding member of the First Nations Land Defence Alliance, which has hosted several rallies and events in opposition to mining without consultation in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire.Turtle has also been outspoken about the ongoing effects of mercury poisoning in the English-Wabigoon River,
Though the original mercury contamination of the river system happened in the 1960s and 70s, a recent study suggests that ongoing industrial activity is making things worse.Grassy Narrows Chief Rudy Turtle reacts to new mercury researchChief Rudy Turtle says new research into the English-Wabigoon River confirms the fears for people in Grassy Narrows worried about ongoing effects of mercury poisoning.
"Our communities continue to suffer from the failures of Ontario and Canada resulting in ongoing attacks on our way of life." Turtle said in a statement announcing his candidacy."The Chiefs of Ontario needs a strong, proven advocate leading the way if we are going to tackle issues like lack of housing, youth suicide, drug epidemics, and mental health issues," he said.
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