Mid Canada Line Photo GalleryThe Mushkegowuk Environmental Resource Centre (MERC) has been uncovering lethal levels of toxic waste inside the James Bay food-chain. MCCO North is pleased to partner with them as they continue the testing of wildlife and water in the affected sites. Press Release: First Nations Poisened by Canada's Neglect Comments from Grand Chief Louttit, posted on YouTube More about Mid-Canada line radar sites
Walk the Line - Spring 2008(text adapted from "While in the wilderness: Helping to instigate change by living for Christ" by Lisa Brown)
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At the invitation of Mennonite Central Committee Ontario (MCCO) Edwin Janzen, traveled to Polar Bear Provincial Park, the traditional territory of the O'Mushkego Cree situated on the western shore of Ontario where the James and Hudson Bays meet.
Edwin, a third-year Media Arts student at Sheridan College, went to create a film for the First Nations people about Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination, a serious problem in the area. He joined a crew from the Mushkegowuk Environmental Research Centre (MERC)-a First Nation-owned independent research agency-to study wildlife in the remote wilderness park. |
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