The York community is invited to attend an upcoming Living History Forum on Grassy Narrows [link], hosted as part of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine (CSHM) virtual conference [link].
The forum will examine the decades‑long health impacts experienced by the Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) resulting from mercury contamination in the English‑Wabigoon river system. The session brings together community voices and researchers to reflect on environmental health, lived experience, and ongoing advocacy.
📅 Grassy Narrows Living History Forum | Event Details
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 3:30–4:30 PM (EDT)
- Format: Online (virtual conference session)
- Cost: Free (registration required)
🎤 Speakers [Link]
- Judy Da Silva – Grassy Narrows community member and advocate
- Donna Mergler – Environmental health researcher
- Chantelle Richmond – Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment
The session will offer historical, scientific, and community perspectives on the ongoing impacts of mercury exposure in Grassy Narrows.
🔗 Registration
- Participants can attend the forum by registering through the CSHM conference and selecting the Grassy Narrows Living History Forum Only (free option):
- https://event.fourwaves.com/cshm-schm-2026/registration
🌐 More Information
- https://cshm-schm.ca/en/
- Instagram and X: @cshm_schm
- Facebook: @Canadian Society for the History of Medicine
✅ This event may be of interest to members concerned with environmental justice, Indigenous health, and the social impacts of resource extraction.