b'Press conference at Grassy Narrowsstood for. It was designed to remind alland Ontario Regional Chief ArchibaldNarrows citizens for the physical and candidates and all of Canada that thisstood with Grassy Narrows First Nationmental health impacts of mercury.country was founded on the promiseChief Rudy Turtle, representativesI have and will continue to support of peaceful coexistence and mutualfrom the First Nation and NDP LeaderGrassy Narrows First Nation. Strong respect, said National Chief Bellegarde.Jagmeet Singh at a press conferenceleaders like Steve Fobister Sr., Simon It says clearly that nothing wasin support of immediate action for aFobister and so many others have fought given up or surrendered. We agreed tomercury treatment centre for Grassyto establish a mercury care facility and, share the wealth of these rich lands soNarrows First Nation. tragically, did not see it come to frui-that all peoples could prosperbut thatOver the last 40+ years, communitytion, stated Ontario Regional Chief covenant has not been honoured. Asmembers have been dealing with poorArchibald at the press conference. First Nations peoples, we take the longhealth related to contamination from aThe Chiefs in Ontario have long view of history. We have not forgottenchemical plant dumping mercury intosupported Grassy Narrows in their the promises that were made. We are thethe English-Wabigoon River near Grassyrequest for the government to make ones who can see the path forward. WeNarrows. Current health services inthis a priority. Immediate engagement are guided by the next seven generations.Grassy Narrows First Nation are limitedand implementation is greatly needed When their day comes, we hope thoseto a small nursing station with basicto ensure the health and wellness that future generations will look back at usprimary care. The mercury care homeGrassy Narrows deserves is achieved. with the same respect we hold for thoseis a unique facility that would provideChiefs-in-Assembly passed 48 resolu-who came before us. And we want to say,culturally appropriate live-in care fortions at the Special Chiefs Assembly, We worked on that together. community members of all ages andproviding direction and mandate for the On day two, National Chief Bellegardeprovide outpatient care to all Grassywork of the AFN for the next year. Explore CareersGive job seekers a hands-on opportunity to explore in-demand careers with CareerLabsVR.Immerse YourselfHarness the power of Virtual Reality to allow job seekers to see, hear, and experience potential careers.Make Empowered DecisionsPut job seekers in the drivers seat; educating and empowering them to prepare for their future without ever leaving the Career Practitioners office.Contact us:info@careerlabsvr.comwww.careerlabsvr.comISSUE 2 2019/20C hIEfS ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazInE l 41'