Posts by Jamie-Leigh Gonzales
Gitxaala Chiefs, Intervenors and Media React to Landmark BC Supreme Court Ruling
RAVEN is awash in messages of gratitude following the Supreme Court of BC issued a decision on Gitxaała’s legal challenge against free mining in B.C. The Court’s ruling mandates the government to implement substantial changes to the existing mineral tenure system in B.C. In a 90 page decision, Justice Ross declared that the current online…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: For the Breathing Lands: an Inside look at Treaty 9 Nations’ groundbreaking court case.
In advance of a week of demonstrations, dinners, and a rally in Toronto led by a group of Indigenous Nations who have come together to form the Land Defence Alliance (LDA), RAVEN hosted a deep dive webinar with lead lawyers on the Breathing Lands legal challenge. What are the Breathing Lands? “Protect the Breathing Lands”…
Read MoreLand Defence Alliance Chiefs Invite Ford to a Formal Meeting Table on the Lawn of Queen’s Park Legislature
Chiefs call on Ford to meet about mining incursions In an inspiring appeal for recognition and respect, four First Nations Chiefs from Northern Ontario are calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to meet with them face-to-face to address growing concerns about mining incursions on their Indigenous Homelands. The request for a meeting comes after Premier…
Read MoreWeekly News Roundup (Sept 1 – Sept 8): News you may have missed this week
Here’s our Weekly News Round up for September 1 to 9th! We are using our blog and social media to amplify media outlets and journalists who are being censored by Bill C-18 in Canada. Feel free to leave more in the comments! As the summer starts to wind down, wildfires continue to burn across the…
Read MoreRiding the Distance: Nick Avis bikes across the country to raise funds for RAVEN
In a world where environmental issues and climate change continue to dominate headlines, one cyclist has embarked on an epic journey across Canada, using his passion for cycling to raise funds for Indigenous access to justice. Nick Avis is taking a break from being a lawyer to pedal south from the Arctic coast to the…
Read MorePeach and Quiet: A last minute addition to Festival Afloat, and it was a beautiful thing
On the sixth and final day of RAVEN’s Festival Afloat 2023, due to unforeseen circumstances, we found ourselves without a musician to perform on Pender Island. Luckily, our brilliant crew and new friends aboard the Providence were able to make some calls and quickly put together two acts, including local folk band Peach and Quiet.…
Read MoreThe Hidden Truths of the Treaty No. 9 Agreement
Throughout Canada’s history, the relationship between Indigenous Nations and settlers has been marred by a long-standing pattern of broken promises and exploitation — and the signing of Treaty No. 9 is no different. Signed in 1905 and 1929, Treaty No. 9 is an agreement between the Crown and Indigenous Nations in Northern Ontario that, according…
Read MoreFestival Afloat is Back!
In its fourth year, Festival Afloat is back — so grab your paddle for Indigenous justice! GET TICKETS at raventrust.com/paddle If you aren’t in one of the spots where Festival Afloat touches down, you can still be part of things by supporting Heiltsuk Nation: we welcome your ideas for fundraisers in your own town (Neighbourhood…
Read MorePODCAST: Voices of Wood Buffalo: Guest Episode with Louise Romain
This episode of RAVEN (De)Briefs is featuring a special guest episode by Lou Romain, recorded during the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal this past winter. This episode features the voices of Melody Lepine, Tori Cress, Daniel T’seleie and Paul Belanger, all recorded at a press conference organised by Environmental Defence Canada and Keepers of the…
Read MoreA glimmer of hope as Heiltsuk Nation and others intervene in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Appeal
While RAVEN primarily supports Indigenous Nations with their own legal challenges, we also support access to justice by funding Interveners in Indigenous legal challenges across the Nation. For those of us who don’t speak legal jargon: Interveners are third-party voices who can bring unique perspectives to a case in which they may be impacted by…
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