"Two First Nations communities devastated by mercury poisoning nearly 50 years ago are still feeling the impacts from the metal toxins in one of their key water supplies, a world-renowned expert suggested."

"Japanese doctor Masazumi Harada, who earned honours from the United Nations for his research into severe mercury poisoning known as Minamata disease, has produced a report saying similar conditions are still prevailing on the Grassy Narrows and White Dog Fist Nations near Dryden, Ont.

The two communities were ravaged by mercury poisoning starting in the 1960’s when a local paper mill began dumping toxins into the English-Wabigoon River. Estimates suggest the Dryden Chemical Company mill deposited 10 tonnes of neurotoxins into the system between 1962 and 1970."

Michelle McQuigge reports for the Toronto Globe and Mail June 5, 2012. [2]