The Youth Rising Up Against Canada's Mercury Crisis

Darwin and Afeni are from Grassy Narrows, Canada, a first nations reserve that has been devastated by mercury poisoning. In the 1960’s, the government allowed 10 tonnes of toxic waste to be dumped in the river system that sustains the community. The fish were contaminated with extremely high levels of mercury, causing decades of severe health problems and eroding their unique way of life.
50 years on, Darwin, Afeni, and many of the community’s youth, are fighting for justice.
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The Grassy Narrows people have a special relationship with the river. Fishing is central to their culture, traditions, and economy.
In 2017, the government promised to deal with the crisis “once and for all.” This requires cleaning-up the river, providing specialised health care and compensating the community. But beyond these words, the government has done very little to improve Canada’s worst health crisis.
The youth of Grassy Narrows won’t give up their fight until the government keeps its promises.
Demand a healthy future for Grassy Narrows youth. Call on the Canadian government to:
Provide specialized health care for survivors of mercury poisoning at Grassy Narrows
Provide compensation to all community members for the impacts of mercury poisoning
Formally acknowledge that the people of Grassy Narrows are suffering from mercury poisoning
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[@timothycohen7053]

It's weird that they poured that mercury into the river instead of keeping it in some big jars and dig a hole in the ground for it, and keep it there

[@cheriebrisebois6390]

they did, that is why this is still ongoing

[@diyrobot9455]

I support you from Iraq; you deserve a fair compensation

[@vthilton]

Save Our Planet

[@raequinn9986]

Do these people still eat fish?

[@stevelorenzen5525]

Yes

[@ninumatshamuntu8359]

I eat fish.

[@user-zg2ij8jo5b]

why you dont talk about Algeria????

[@SH-jy6lc]

What the ? Whats with the music? You made it look like a fun video to watch when its absolutely not. its a tragedy!

[@nativeamericanpresident6329]

#AustralianDoctors #NewZealandDoctor
I couldn't help you because I was fighting on the field. I couldn't hear you. Because I had terrorists that were threatening my life. Because they think they came to my country. For give me grassy narrow.

[@nativeamericanpresident6329]

#AfricanHeros
I dont know what your trying to say subliminally that's all?. I don't know if it's the mercury poisoning or is it a subliminal message. Because if you want the Africans to save you. I didn't know that you wanted African to save you.
The Oceania will pull out then. So they can save you. I'll get out of the way. So the Africans can save you.