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A cartoon of a mother holding a child with the text "Grassy Narrows River Run Rally"
Credit: Grassy Narrows River Run
Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice, Embolden Justice, Journeying Indigenous Pathways
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Grange Park
Toronto ON M5T 2W7
Canada

In person

The devastating mercury crisis in Grassy Narrows First Nation has persisted for decades, ever since 9 tonnes of mercury was dumped upstream from the community in the 1960s, with little action since from governments to help the people. 

To this day, most Grassy Narrows members get no compensation for the serious impacts of the ongoing mercury crisis on their health, culture, and livelihoods. To make matters worse, Ontario is still allowing mining exploration on Grassy Narrows lands—against Grassy Narrows’ will. 

The United Church of Canada officially endorses the Grassy Narrows River Run. The Indigenous Ministries and Justice and the Climate Justice staff team are working collaboratively to support the grassroots organizers of the River Run. We invite all United Church folks across Turtle Island to join them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom!

RSVP for the Grassy Narrows River Run 

You can support directly by amplifying Grassy Narrows’ social media posts. You can also invite your community of faith, family, and friends to join the United Church contingent of the Grassy Narrows River Run at Grange Park in downtown Toronto at noon on September 23, 2026. We will have a big banner!