Martha Troian

About Martha Troian

Martha Troian is an investigative journalist and producer who has worked with and contributed to media outlets across North America. She practices investigative journalism, data journalism, radio, and online storytelling. Experienced in both mainstream newsrooms and reporting independently, Martha has been involved with small- to large-scale collaborative projects that focus on data journalism, Indigenous politics, environmental issues, justice, and human rights issues. She obtained her master of journalism degree from Carleton University with a specialization in broadcast journalism, and a master of journalism from the University of King’s College with a specialization in investigative journalism. Martha is originally from Obishikokaang (Lac Seul First Nation).

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Decades after mercury poisoned the water, Grassy Narrows still searches for answers

Between 1962 and 1970, 10 tonnes of untreated mercury were dumped into the water near Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum-Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation). Decades later, the community is still suffering from the poisoning.

Investigations | September 3rd 2021

The elders still fighting for justice in decades-old water pollution travesty

Contaminated water in the English-Wabigoon river system has impacted the people of Grassy Narrows and Wabauskang First Nations for generations. Today, elders are still fighting for the government to acknowledge its ongoing impact.

Investigations | September 2nd 2021

How an Ontario paper mill poisoned nearby First Nations

For decades, the Ontario government suspected a pulp and paper mill in Dryden was polluting the English-Wabigoon river system. The contamination became public knowledge in 1970, but First Nations communities in the area are still living with the impacts today.

Investigations | September 1st 2021