Heiltsuk
Over millions and millions of years, layers of plant, animal, and – yes – dinosaur matter have been decomposing. The result? A black sludge that sits beneath the Earth’s surface, decomposing further and further into the land. It was sustainably used by First Nations before colonialism and the sludge underneath the surface was largely undisturbed…
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For those of us living in cities and urban centres or near industrial activity, pollution can be easy to spot. We see the visual markers of smog billowing up along the horizon. We see the garbage bags line the streets once a week for pick up. Sometimes, it’s noticed in the odour of chemicals we…
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Terrified by the thought of an economy with no rules? With only supply and demand to control? Without a thought to environmental or human rights regulation? So are we. We are haunted every day by the Ghoul of Free Market Regulation. Free markets refer to economies in which there is no government control or intervention…
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It’s always a bit surreal to wrap up Festival Afloat each year. We know we’ve created something so unique and special that brings together lovers of being at sea, with advocates for Indigenous rights, top tier musicians, and strangers who happen to be walking by. Your presence and support makes this event truly memorable every…
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World Oceans Day is tomorrow, and as everyone is out celebrating the oceans they love, Heiltsuk is doing all they can to clean up Q’vúqvai (known as Gale Creek). A devastating diesel spill in 2016 still affects the sacred harvesting area, where at least 25 food species were sustainably managed to provide sustenance for countless…
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RAVEN is hosting beach cleanups this World Oceans Day! Join us at Willows Beach in Victoria — OR, plan your own beach cleanup at a location near you! What it is: This year, we’re choosing to engage in community reciprocity not just for our own local watersheds, but as an act of solidarity with Heiltsuk Nation,…
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On Mar 20, 2024 Heiltsuk leadership were in London, England speaking to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO is the United Nations agency responsible for international laws about shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. IMO Conventions are incorporated into Canadian law through the federal Marine Liability Act. Heiltsuk and the Inuit Circumpolar …
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While the performances of Festival Afloat 2023 are behind us, we are still basking in the excitement and celebration of it all. None of which would have been possible without our 2023 Flagship Sponsor, Prince of Whales! Prince of Whales provide wildlife tours based out of Telegraph Cove, Vancouver and Victoria, but they are much…
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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…
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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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