On Dec. 2, 2022, Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows First Nation) commemorated 20 years of resistance. Silvia NickersonAsubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, also known as Grassy Narrows First Nation or simply “Grassy”, is located in the north-western part of Ontario, Canada. That was the final regional mill to make the commitment, bringing Grassy Narrows’ territory another big step towards secure, long-term protection. We will never stop protecting our land.” —Chief Rudy Turtle, Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation)In 2018, Chief Turtle and the Grassy Narrows’ council issued the Grassy Narrows’ Land Declaration, which bans logging and mining on their territory. To commemorate the 20 years of action, Grassy Narrows land defenders are calling on supporters and allies to echo their call.
