Posts by Andrea Palframan
7 Ways Mining in B.C. is mean and not green
Gitxaala Nation is teaming up with RAVEN to force B.C. to live up to the claim that it is a world leader in social and environmental responsibility in its mining sector.
Read MoreVIDEO: James Herbert, Gitxaała Senior Advisor on What’s Next for the Campaign…
It’s a familiar story — in Canada, and around the world. A small community is forever changed when a mining company is too cheap, or too careless, to safeguard ecosystems and human rights. These communities should not have to be the watchdogs over an industry that enjoys lavish government subsidies and tax breaks. Yet, off B.C.’s…
Read MoreVIDEO: Wet’suwet’en chiefs reveal depth of devastation, vision for repair on powerful webinar
What happens when you bring 5 Indigenous chiefs who have been fighting industry for their cultural and ecological survival together for a short, sharp hour? You get a powerful conversation: and, an injection of hope into a movement hungry for change. SLIDESHOW EXPLAINER ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: https://raventrust.com/wetsuweten-charter-challenge-explained/ Last night, we joined Smogelgem (Warner Naziel), Dstahyl…
Read MoreHot Take: We won?!? A chance to stop rampant LNG exports
Boy do we ever need this. In the climate justice movement, there is slow, incremental progress and — let’s face it — a dizzying array of losses to contend with. But yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. is pausing LNG export permits is one to celebrate. It’s the result of intense organizing over YEARS by groups large and…
Read MoreResurgence: Stories of Indigenous resilience & creativity
Indigenous creators are breaking down barriers and taking center stage to bring powerful messages through books, music and art.
Read MorePODCAST: Fostering Care with Bryant Doradea
Today on the show we’re talking with Bryant Doradea — HK aka Higher Knowledge. HK shares about how he uses his hard-won learnings to help Indigenous youth – in the inner city, on the ‘rez, and on the land.
Read MoreOpinion: The Saga Continues – Gitxaała vs. Big Mining
It starts. Just days after First Nations proved B.C.’s mine staking system was unconstitutional, Big Mining has stepped up to the plate. Are they bringing flowers? Champagne? Nope: it’s a lawsuit. Last month, Gitxaała won a landmark court case that is forcing long overdue changes to the unjust free entry system. Gitxaała — and Ehattesaht Nation,…
Read MoreReflecting on an evening with Angela Sterritt and her memoir, “Unbroken”
Last night 200 people gathered on the unceded territories of the SENĆOŦEN and Hul’qumi’num speaking peoples (Salt Spring Island), at ArtSpring for a live discussion with Angela Sterritt about her new book Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls. RAVEN was honoured to host this event in collaboration with…
Read MoreSolidarity with Breathing Lands Nations in Toronto
Wednesday Sept 27, 2023, a river of solidarity coursed through the streets of Toronto. Anishinaabe and Ojibwe Nations joined forces with 6000 marchers to push back against the Ontario government’s rampant pro-mining, pro-logging, pro-industry agenda. We are overwhelmed by the support pouring in from communities ready to do what it takes to protect Indigenous rights. …
Read MoreA legend in the making : Tia Wood on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring islanders are in for a huge treat as Tia Wood brings her rawly beautiful voice and medicine songs to Fulford Hall.
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