RAVEN’s logo is designed by Coast Salish artist Mark Gauti.
About Us
RAVEN is a registered charity that works to support Indigenous Nations who are upholding their rights in court. We do this through our fundraising and public education campaigns.
01. Our Vision
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.
02. Our Mission
To raise legal funds to assist Indigenous People who enforce their rights and title to protect their traditional territories.
03. Our Mandate
Through our public awareness and fundraising campaigns, RAVEN collaborates with Indigenous Peoples to eliminate environmental racism and foster a greater understanding of Indigenous rights and governance.
Get to Know RAVEN
RAVEN’s story is one of resilience and dedication. Meet our team, explore the impact we’re making, and get inspired by the community who champions our cause. Follow our journey through annual reports and see the transformative change we’re achieving together.
Our Story
In 2009, RAVEN was founded with a goal to change the legal system from the inside out — the RAVEN staff and Board believes in a future where we see Indigenous rights upheld across the country.
People
RAVEN is a small team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and Board of Directors who bring a breadth of experience, knowledge, and care to the work.
Impact
With the support of tens of thousands of people across Canada, RAVEN is Indigenous-led environmental justice, powered by you!
Our work supports systemic, deeply impactful change by supporting strategic Indigenous legal challenges.
RAVEN Champions
The work we do at RAVEN is possible because of an astounding community of donors, fundraisers, organizers, and advocates.
We believe sharing the stories of RAVEN champions helps to inspire more change.
Annual Reports
Since 2009, RAVEN has been working to see transformative change within the legal system.
Browse through current and past reports to see how far we’ve come.
Indigenous Rights = Ecological Protection
Diversity
Ecological diversity flows from respectful relationships: with the land, and with one another.
Watersheds
Fighting environmental racism to protect clean water: from the source.
Wildlife
Pushing for an ecosystems approach based on Indigenous ecological knowledge.
Through access to justice, Indigenous Peoples are empowered to pursue cases upholding the ecological and human rights standards encapsulated within Indigenous legal frameworks.
When cumulative impacts of industry become part of environmental assessments, Treaty rights will become genuine and meaningful for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Approaches to stewardship that take in to account the wisdom of the past, current scientific and Indigenous knowledge, and a vision for future generations are a powerful way to secure our common future.
