“Atrocities are actions so horrifying they go beyond words. For people who witness or experience atrocities, there is a kind of silencing that comes from not knowing how to put these experiences into words. At the same time, atrocities are the crimes perpetrators most want to hide. This creates a powerful convergence of interest: No one wants to speak about them. No one wants to remember them. Everyone wants to pretend they didn’t happen.” Judith Herman
Out Of The Ashes: Violence And Its Aftermath
An Interview With Judith Herman
May 1st, 1998
https://www.thesunmagazine.org/articles/23151-out-of-the-ashes-violence-and-its-aftermath
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“Why is [Ford] ignoring us? Why is he ignoring the community of Grassy Narrows?” DaSilva asked.
‘Do the right thing’: Grassy Narrows First Nation demands action on mercury pollution ahead of Ontario vote
Sarah Law
Feb 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/grassy-narrows-vigil-queen-s-park-1.7468144
“Trudeau, still on the stage, is heard saying, while facing the direction in which the woman was taken out of the room, “Thank you for being here, thank you very much for your donation tonight, I really appreciate it,” which draws cheers and applause from the crowd.”
‘Trudeau apologizes to Grassy Narrows protester thanked for ‘donation,’ kicked out of Liberal Party fundraiser
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/grassy-narrows-mercury-centre-1.5073665
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“The challenge is to find the balance among all of these things, among the health of the community, the environment and the economy,” Wynne said.
‘Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne won’t commit to Grassy Narrows mercury cleanup
Jody Porter
Jun 16, 2015
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Children of the poisoned river
Jody Porter
Date …
Photos by Ed O
https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/children-of-the-poisoned-river-mercury-poisoning-grassy-narrows-first-nation/
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Pretend You Are a River
https://derrickjensen.org/endgame/pretend-you-are-a-river/
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“I’ll stop the world and melt with you …”
Modern English – I Melt With You (Official Video)