Keepers of the Water

David Gray-Donald — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 01:43:23 +0000

Anishinaabe water protectors from the front lines share their knowledge and wisdom

Vanessa Gray and Judy Da Silva live over a thousand kilometres apart, and are separated in age by decades. But the two Anishinaabe-kwe (women) have faced similar struggles to protect their community's waters.

Toxic Neighbours

aaronc — Wed, 14 May 2014 15:12:16 +0000

A tour of Aamjiwnaang First Nation

The borders of Aamjiwnaang have been reduced over the years to where they are currently, just over 12 km2. A large portion cutting into the community's scenic waterfront area is now home to one of Suncor's refineries. Its numerous smoke stacks and flares tower over the surrounding trees. While standing on the road near the plant, the smell is formidable. So is the noise.