Grassy Narrows Water Crisis

Survey on Indigenous water crisis in Canada

An in-depth analysis of the toxic effects of mercury

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Mercury Contamination Overview

A summary and timeline of the contamination

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Other Impacts on the Community

Effects on the community extend beyond just physical symptoms.

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Full Reference List

(References for survey included)

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Government (In)action

Government (in)action with respect to the UN Declaration on the Right of Indigenous People and the UN Global Sustainability Goals

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Mercury Chemical Information and Health Effects

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About Grassy Narrows

A history of the Grassy Narrows First Nation

Access to clean water is a universal human right. However, all across Canada, Indigenous communities are living under boil advisories or depend on bottled water for their everyday needs. This is a study of a particular case of water contamination that occurred in Grassy Narrows, Ontario.

By Kate Morozova

Grassy Narrows Water Crisis