Community Messages

Message from the Chairperson of the Mercury Disability Board
Please note that the message from the Chair is updated at the end of each fiscal year to provide current information on the Board.

"During the 2006/2007 fiscal year the Mercury Disability Board accomplished many things.  I would like to note that consistency in membership throughout the fiscal year aided in completing and starting as many projects as we did.

In November, the final, printed booklet known as the "historical report booklet" was given to the Band Reps on the Board for distribution in the communities.  This booklet is a condensed, school friendly version of the historical report on the Board completed by the late Sylvia Cosway in 2001.

In March, the website of the Mercury Disability Board was launched to the public.  I would recommend taking a look at this site for more information on the Board, the history of the communities, Q&A on Board operations and, the historical report booklet is downloadable from the site along with initial application and appeal forms.

Finally, a workshop was held in February to begin discussions about potential changes to the tool (format) used in completing neurological assessments.  This was a major recommendation to come from the Retreat held in January 2004 and I am happy to advise that further workshops to solely discuss and make recommendations on this issue are planned for the upcoming fiscal year.

In closing, I hope for another productive year for the Board and wish everyone well."

Michael Hardy, Chairperson


Message from the Chief of Wabaseemoong Independent Nation
The website will give community members living both in the community and off reserve, visitors and visiting workers to the community and the general public the ability to learn more about the history of the contamination of the river systems, the negotiation process, the development of the Mercury Disability Board and Mercury Disability Fund and how the Board operates.

Historical community information around the contamination and its effect on the communities can be found under the Affected Communities link.  The FAQ section answers many questions asked by community members around processing claims, hair and blood sample usage and how to speak to the Board in person.

I recommend taking the time to look around the site to learn more about the mercury contamination issue still facing the communities.

Chief Eric Fisher, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations


Message from the Chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation
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