Posts by RAVEN
Reconciliation is STILL a verb
Eleven. That’s how many of the 94 Calls to Action from 2015’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission have been completed. Enshrining today, September 30, as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was one of them. The ones that remain? As urgent as ever. Right now, in Wetsuwet’en territory, a corporation is drilling under a sacred river…
Read MoreWorld Rivers Day 2022
Water cloaks our planet and is the source of all life, and rivers are the threads of our waterways. September 25 is World Rivers Day and we are celebrating the Nations whose stewardship and care is working to protect the world’s rivers for everyone.
Read MoreIntergenerational Intersections: Salmon stories flow with Roger William and Trevor Mack
After an opening song and story with Sierra William, Mack and Chief Roger, we heard from the venerable elder who led his people in resistance to clearcut logging and open-pit mining. In dialogue with Tsilhqot’in story weaver Trevor Mack, William laid out a 3-punch, knock-out strategy: beginning with the creation of the Nemiah Declaration, to the blockade of roads and bridges, and finally to the Supreme Court victories that kicked out Taseko Mines and established Aboriginal Title to sacred Teztan Biny.
Read MoreLong Live the Reckoning: an Indigenous-informed lens on the passing of the Queen
Across the country, reactions are pouring in over the passing of Queen Elizabeth 2nd. It has us thinking about grace, and goodness. We send the Queen’s family our condolences. But: the office itself was part of a colonial tradition responsible for cultural genocide around the world. Institutions like the monarchy are designed to dazzle people…
Read MoreWest Moberly First Nations Announces Partial Settlement of Civil Claim
West Moberly First Nations has entered into a partial settlement agreement with the Province of British Columbia, BC Hydro, and Canada with respect to our outstanding claims aimed at protecting our traditional territory.
Read More7 Ways to Support Indigenous Peoples this June 21
There are so many activities taking place from coast to coast to coast in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day. RAVEN is excited to share our #365Indigenous project to remind everyone that every day, Indigenous Peoples are doing amazing things to uplift community, protect water, and create better laws on these lands. Here are some fun,…
Read MoreFlipping the script on the Doctrine of Discovery
This week an amazing team of Indigenous filmmakers got together to plot out the trajectory of a RAVEN documentary film being shot in and around Kamloops BC. Here we go….. it’s day 5, and we’re sitting in a circle, working out the script. The team wrestles with the Doctrine of Discovery and its papal decree…
Read MoreA journey to B.C.’s sage lands
In 2019, RAVEN travelled to Secwepemc territory to begin filming a documentary. Then: covid hit. After a two-year pause, we’re back on the land near Kamloops, B.C. to pick up the thread of story. We’re working in collaboration with a group of local youth, together with Indigenous film mentors from media educators InPath. Intended as…
Read MoreA Victory for Lake Babine!
RAVEN is celebrating a victory for Lake Babine Nation!
Read MoreJob Posting: RAVEN Development Director
RAVEN is hiring! Check out the job post below, or visit Engaged HR to apply. Position Title: Development Director Reports to: Executive Director Location: Victoria, BC or remote – anywhere in Canada Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 About RAVEN: RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs) is Canada’s only organization dedicated…
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