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Things to do on Orange Shirt Day

By Karissa Chandrakate / September 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Things to do on Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is observed yearly on September 30 in Canada. It’s a day for all Canadians to reflect, learn and engage in discussion about the residential school system. It’s a chance for all Canadians to learn about the country’s colonial history and how it has –…

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Weekly News Roundup (Sept 16 – Sept 21): News you may have missed this week

By Karissa Chandrakate / September 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Weekly News Roundup (Sept 16 – Sept 21): News you may have missed this week

Here’s our Weekly News Round up for September 16 to 21st! We are using our blog and social media to amplify media outlets and journalists who are being censored by Bill C-18 in Canada.  Share widely! This week Premiere Doug Ford rescinded his plans to develop the Greenbelt, a protected area of greenspace consisting of…

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Weekly News Roundup (Sept 9 – Sept 15): News you may have missed this week

By Karissa Chandrakate / September 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Weekly News Roundup (Sept 9 – Sept 15): News you may have missed this week

Here’s our Weekly News Round up for September 9 to 15th! We are using our blog and social media to amplify media outlets and journalists who are being censored by Bill C-18 in Canada.  Share widely! The Monitor: What would it look like if Canada respected Indigenous rights? Read more on this story from The…

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Danielle and her dog, Arlo stand on a path along the oceanside

Introducing Danielle Wilson: RAVEN’s New Executive Director

By RAVEN / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Introducing Danielle Wilson: RAVEN’s New Executive Director

Danielle Wilson is from the Masso and Frank families of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation located in Tofino and Opitsaht, also known as Meares Island. From her community, she has been given the name, Haahupcha-akswa, which means: one who listens, learns, and teaches others. True to her name, Danielle is already showing RAVEN staff how good leadership…

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Weekly News Roundup (Sept 1 – Sept 8): News you may have missed this week

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales / September 2, 2023 / Comments Off on 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…

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Weekly News Roundup (Aug 26 – Sept 1): News you may have missed this week

By Karissa Chandrakate / September 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Weekly News Roundup (Aug 26 – Sept 1): News you may have missed this week

Here’s our Weekly News Round up for August 26th to September 1st! 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!  Meta’s block on news has had massive implications for media outlets nationwide.…

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Festival Afloat – Tall Ship Adventures in Pictures!

By Andrea Palframan / August 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Festival Afloat – Tall Ship Adventures in Pictures!

With sailings aboard the tall ship Providence out of Gabriola, Salt Spring, Pender Island, Sidney and Vancouver, we’ve welcomed hundreds of ocean protectors in support of Heiltsuk Nation’s inspiring legal challenge to enshrine Indigenous marine protection into law!

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Weekly News Roundup (Aug 19 – 25): News you may have missed this week

By Karissa Chandrakate / August 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Weekly News Roundup (Aug 19 – 25): News you may have missed this week

Here’s our Weekly News Round up for August 19th to the 25th! 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!  The wildfires continue to be the biggest news story of the week.…

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Neskantaga’s Voice will be Heard

By RAVEN / August 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Neskantaga’s Voice will be Heard

On August 23, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) of Ontario sent a letter to Chief Moonias of the Neskantaga Nation. The ministry informed him of their approval of a License to Collect Fish for “Scientific Purposes”. This application came from SL Consulting (Canada) Ltd. on behalf of Ring of Fire Metals…

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Weekly News Roundup (Aug 12 – 18): News you may have missed this week

By Karissa Chandrakate / August 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Weekly News Roundup (Aug 12 – 18): News you may have missed this week

Did you miss it? Here’s our Weekly News Round up! We are using our blog and social media to amplify media outlets and journalists who are being censored by Bill C-18 in Canada. CBC Indigenous Read more on this story from CBC here CBC Read more on this story from CBC here BORGEN MAGAZINE Read…

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