Posts by Jamie-Leigh Gonzales
Weekly 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…
Read MorePODCAST: Gitxaała Nation takes on the Mineral Tenure Act in B.C.
This episode of RAVEN Debriefs takes a look at how Gitxaała Nation is taking on the Mineral Tenure Act in B.C.
Read MoreHome on Native Land in the media
RAVEN’s educational mandate — the newest arm of the organization — kicked off with roaring success this year with the launch of Home on Native Land! With over 5000 people across Canada signed up to take the course, we are shining a light on the truth about Canada’s unjust history and amplifying the voices and…
Read MorePODCAST: The Fight Against Big Mining: Guest Episode with Gitxaala Nation’s legal team
This episode of RAVEN Debriefs is a guest episode put together by Gitxaala’s legal team at Ng Ariss Fong.
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