Author: Friends of the Attawapiskat River

The Friends of the Attawapiskat River (FAR) are a coalition of impacted community members and allies focused on stewarding and protecting the Attawapiskat River and its watersheds.

The text "What's the Media Saying? Ring of Fire News Round-Up, August 25-31 2019", overlaid on top of a photo of the Attawapiskat River as a storm approaches.

by Friends of the Attawapiskat River August 31, 2019

Ring of Fire Updates Weekly News Roundup

August 25-31, 2019 : Weekly News Roundup

This week, the Ontario government puts an official end to the regional framework agreement with Matawa First Nations and announcesContinue Reading

The text "What's the Media Saying? Ring of Fire News Round-Up, 2019 Year So Far", overlaid on top of a photo of the Attawapiskat River as a storm approaches.

by Friends of the Attawapiskat River June 6, 2019

Ring of Fire Updates Weekly News Roundup

2019 Year So Far : Ring of Fire News Roundup

In February, the Ontario government continues with its review of the 2010 Far North Act, with the intention of reducingContinue Reading

by Friends of the Attawapiskat River June 6, 2019

Reflections from Allies

Blog: Decline of environmental law, public oversight in Ontario’s North

Written by Kerrie Blaise, Canadian Environmental Law Association‘s Northern Services Counsel. Article originally published May 10, 2019 online in The Lawyer’s Daily.Continue Reading

The text "What's the Media Saying? Water Crisis News Round-Up, 2018 So Far", overlaid on top of a photo of the Attawapiskat River as a storm approaches.

by Friends of the Attawapiskat River December 30, 2018

Ring of Fire Updates Weekly News Roundup

2018 Wrap-Up: News Roundup

In the summer of 2018, Doug Ford was sworn into office and we all waited with bated breath to seeContinue Reading