Hard-fought Constitutional protection could lose its meaning
On the west coast of North America, smoke from massive wildfires has choked out the sun. Amidst floods on the... Read More
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Indigenous Peoples' legal defence fund to protect their constitutional rights.
Learn MoreWho are we?
RAVEN is a non-profit charitable organization that provides financial resources to assist Aboriginal Nations within Canada in lawfully forcing industrial development to be reconciled with their traditional ways of life, and in a manner that addresses global warming or other ecological sustainability challenges.
Urgent Cause
Stand strong for Wet’suwet’en Yintah
Coastal Gas Link’s LNG pipeline project through Northern BC does not have the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Wet’suwet’en Clans and Houses on their unceded traditional territory. Stand with Indigenous Peoples to protect Indigenous rights in the face... Read More
Our Vision
RAVEN’s vision is a country that honours the ancestral laws, rights and stewardship values of Indigenous Peoples and their equitable access to the justice system within a thriving natural environment.
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A remarkable floating fundraiser for remarkable times
A group of islanders have found a unique way to host a covid-safe, socially distanced fundraiser. Thursday, September 3’s “Throw... Read More
Overturning racist policies: Podcast with RAVEN’s Ana Simeon
The murder of George Floyd has sparked a global movements to overturn racist policies and institutions. Canada has its own... Read More
Reclamation of Governance: Short Film on Heiltsuk’s Constitution
Earlier this year, we witnessed the historic Big House opening on Heiltsuk territory. During a four day potlach ceremony, totem... Read More
Winners announced: essays by young scholars explore Indigenous law, environmental planning
Photo by Robin Munshaw We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2020 Harmony Environmental Essay Prize for... Read More
Words From Our Community
“As a member of one of the Nations taking this issue to court…and as a passionate organizer with deep community roots, let me say this: Pull Together is making a difference. We know what we have to do; you are helping us to do it. We know how big this task is; you are giving us hope.”
, Elected Councilor, Heiltsuk First Nation
“RAVEN occupies a unique niche in the NGO community in Canada by creating legal defence funds for First Nations who must continuously defend their lands and livelihood from the onslaught of rampant industrial development. This small group is incredibly successful… ”
, Nobel Laureate and Founder of Nobel Women’s Initiative
“It’s not every-day that we come across an organization such as yours that would assist First Nations with such a cause as ours. Mahsi cho for all your efforts and Ravens Trust for providing fund raising and support to the Peel Land Use Planning court session. It has been an honor to work with you on this initiative.”
, Chief, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
“This small group is incredibly successful, given their lean resources and organizational structure. We want to see them expand because it seems clear that litigation is going to be one of the key ways that we protect our planet.”
, Founder of Creatively United for the Planet
“This could be the most powerful ecological precedent ever set in a Canadian court.”
, Renowned Native Law expert speaking on the Beaver Lake Cree Case