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“I try to speak for the water. Not just for Grassy people, but for future generations, for the kids not born yet. That’s why we do this work.” This statement is the key point that Judy da Silva kept returning to during her talk, Movement Building and Justice, held at the University of Victoria this…
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We are pleased to welcome Emma Roy to RAVEN as our new Operations Manager. Emma grew up in Thunder Bay and graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Biology with a focus in Environmental Studies and a minor in Psychology. Passionate about her connection to nature and concerned with environmental issues, Emma…
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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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General description of position: The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Operations Manager, works closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director and Accountant, and will be required to perform a wide range of duties to assist with organizational support. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required 1. General reception duties. 2. Office administration 3. Knowledge and familiarity…
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As the Executive Director of RAVEN, every year when we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I ponder reconciliation. Reconciliation is defined as “the restoration of friendly relations.” This makes me think of the deep and complex history between Indigenous Peoples and Canada that has shaped and continues to affect our present relationship…
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We are coming to you today with a variety of important and exciting legal case updates for Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Treaty No. 6. As you likely read in our email to you this week, the Beaver Lake Cree Nation has received a decision from the Alberta Court of the King’s Bench regarding their Advanced…
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Kaila McGuinty and Elle Penner are two third-year pre-law students at Queen’s University who are combining their passion for law and justice with a commitment to fundraising for Indigenous sovereignty — sound familiar? As Co-president and Fundraising Director of Queen’s Pre-Law Society (QPLS) Kaila and Elle found a natural fit to start raising funds for…
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I have a love-hate relationship with forest fires. They are one of the most beautiful and powerful manifestations of our environment and the force of nature. They are a source of rejuvenation and new life — but, as we know, they can also cause immense harm and pain. While I write this, there are multiple…
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