Anishinaabe Nation asserts sovereignty and passes law on alcohol use – Datac.ca

May 27, 2021

Earlier in May, a traditional Anishinaabe law on alcohol possession came into effect in Grassy Narrows in northwestern Ontario – a move that demonstrated a clear departure from provisions under the federal Indian Act that prohibit alcohol on First Nations across Canada.

Accordingly, this action also asserts the inherent jurisdiction and sovereignty of Grassy Narrows, a Treaty 3 First Nation located near Kenora, and is aimed to help the community address the social problems caused by alcohol, according to Chief Randy Fobister.

“Before settlers came to this part of the world, the land, the country, there was a justice system already in place and laws that were practised, and used and had consequences. We need to go back to those roots and give them a chance to flourish,” said Chief Fobister.

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