Protesters are seen standing in front of the Dryden Paper Mill in this June 2024 file photo. Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation have renewed calls to shut down the paper mill after a recent study found ongoing emissions are worsening toxins in the English-Wabigoon river system.
Grassy Narrows First Nation appeals to international human rights commission over mercury contamination
Tuesday's hearing was held during the IACHR's 190th period of sessions that began Monday and run until July 19, both virtually and in person in Washington., relating to the First Nation's ability to protect its culture, the health and well-being of its people, and its social and economic security. As well as Tuesday's IACHR hearing, attended by Amnesty International and Canada as participating parties, Grassy Narrows's other efforts on the mercury contamination issue have included:, arguing the governments have violated their duties under Treaty 3 by failing to protect against or remedy the effects of mercury contamination.CBC News has reached out to Dryden Fibre Canada, which acquired the paper mill last year, and the story will be updated with any response.
"Canada will continue to work with to understand and address mercury contamination and the longer-term impacts of exposure, including working with the province of Ontario at the direction of the community to meet their health services and treatment goals in order to protect the health and safety of the Indigenous people."
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