Monday, October 3, 2011

Grassy Narrows braces for long legal battle

The Grassy Narrows First Nations says its prepared for a prolonged legal battle.

The Ontario and Federal government's have indicated they plan to appeal an Ontario Superior Court Ruling that upheld Grassy's Treaty Rights.

Grassy chief, Simon Fobister says the courts ruled that clear-cut logging couldn't take place in their traditional land use territory, and they are willing to continue the fight to protect their rights.

The Ontario Superior Court ruled in Grassy's favour back in August, but the province and federal government started the appeals process on September 15th.