‘We shouldn't have to beg,’ says chief of First Nation facing decades of mercury poisoning in Ontario

The Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent Nations are rallying for justice after enduring mercury poisoning from contamination dating back to the 1960s and '70s. Their River Run Rally in Toronto drew around 9,000 supporters, emphasizing their ongoing struggle for compensation and cleanup from provincial and federal governments. This event underscores the long-standing environmental and health crisis these communities face, highlighting the broader implications for indigenous rights and environmental justice in Canada.