Report: Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning can be remediated
This report reviews approaches to reduce mercury contamination in aquatic systems, and identifies options with the potential to be applied in the Wabigoon-English River system. Approximately 10 tonnes of mercury were released to the Wabigoon River between 1962 and 1969 from a chlor-alkali facility at Dryden, Ontario, resulting in highly contaminated waters, sediments and biota. Mercury…
National Aboriginal Day statement
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, held annually on June 21. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the vibrant cultures and many contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. National Aboriginal Day also provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the past and continuing injustices…
Petition for Reconciliation Through Education
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report on residential school abuses was an important step forward in recognizing the injustices First Nations peoples face in our society. Now it’s time to make sure the report’s recommendations are put into action. The CUPE Ontario Aboriginal Council has started a petition asking the provincial government to…
Petition for Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report on residential school abuses was an important step forward in recognizing the injustices First Nations peoples face in our society. Now it’s time to make sure the report’s recommendations are put into action. The CUPE Ontario Aboriginal Council has started a petition asking the provincial government to…
Petition for Reconciliation Through Education
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report on residential school abuses was an important step forward in recognizing the injustices First Nations peoples face in our society. Now it’s time to make sure the report’s recommendations are put into action. The CUPE Ontario Aboriginal Council has started a petition asking the provincial government to…
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report on residential school abuses was an important step forward in recognizing the injustices First Nations peoples face in our society. Now it’s time to make sure the report’s recommendations are put into action. The CUPE Ontario Aboriginal Council has started a petition asking the provincial government to…
CUPE Ontario statement on the crisis in Attawapiskat
The northern Ontario First Nation of Attawapiskat has declared a state of emergency amidst a suicide epidemic which has seen over 100 suicide attempts in the community since last September. 11 suicide attempts were made this past Saturday alone. And on Monday night, 13 youths, including a 9-year-old child, were detained by police in an…
