Grassy Narrows — Mercury Justice & Land Defence
Grassy Narrows First Nation (Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek)
English River, Ontario — Wikimedia Commons
Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek pursuing justice for mercury poisoning and defending territory from industrial threats.
Official campaign site ↗Why it matters
Grassy Narrows has fought mercury contamination for generations. The community maintains one of the longest-running land blockades in Canadian history while pursuing legal action against Canada and Ontario.
Background
Industrial mercury dumping poisoned the English-Wabigoon river system. Grassy Narrows continues to demand compensation, river cleanup, and an end to industrial threats — including upstream mining and nuclear waste proposals.
Legal action proceeds with RAVEN and community support. Mercury care home construction began; industrial threats at headwaters remain a live concern.
Timeline
1970s–present
Mercury crisis and community organizing
Source: Free Grassy ↗2002–present
Sludge River blockade
Long-running blockade protecting territory from logging.
Source: Free Grassy ↗2025–2026
Legal challenge & headwaters threats
Lawsuit against Canada/Ontario; opposition to upstream industrial projects.
Source: RAVEN Trust ↗
How you can help
Support flows directly to official campaign channels — we do not collect donations here.
Donate (official)
- RAVEN — legal challenge ↗
- Blockade support (cheque) ↗
Grassy Narrows Women's Drum Group — see official page for mailing address
Volunteer
- Action toolkit ↗
Community organizing resources on official site