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A traditional Anishinaabe law on alcohol possession is now in effect in Grassy Narrows north of Kenora, Ont., a clear departure from the Indian Act and a rare move that Chief Randy Fobister hopes will help address social problems exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Grassy Narrows First Nation Chief Randy Fobister. Photo courtesy of Grand Council Treaty #3.
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Leadership of Grassy Narrows First Nation has introduced a new law to control the amount of alcohol coming into the community, with enforcement from the Treaty Three Police Service.
In a prepared release, Grassy Narrows says the Alcohol Inagonigaawin is an inherent law that establishes fines for people who bring ‘excessive’ quantities of alcohol into the community. The amount that is considered excessive was not quantified.
“Alcoholism is a colonial illness. Prior to contact, our people lived healthy lives. Today, many of our members turn to alcohol to cope with the wrongs done to them,” said Grassy Narrows Chief Randy Fobister.
NDP, community oppose mining claims in Grassy Narrows area Written by Ryan Forbes Thursday, Apr 15 2021, 11:52 AM Barrels of mercury were disposed in pits over 40 years ago, which leaked into the English and Wabigoon River system. Grassy Narrows First Nation community members have been dealing with the poison for decades. (Courtesy Michael Perley)
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Ontario’s hope to mine for gold in the Grassy Narrows First Nation area is under fire from members of the opposition, who say Ontario should focus on the health of the community first.
NDP MPP for Mushkegowuk-James Bay, Guy Bourgouin, raised the issue during Question Period at Queen’s Park earlier this week, noting Grassy Narrows Chief Randy Fobister’s opposition to the proposed work.