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RAVENs are known for doing things differently. We take a birds-eye view of some of the biggest challenges of our time, sticking to a precise niche: funding strategic legal challenges by Indigenous Peoples. It’s that fine focus — that we keep to fiercely — that allows us to thrive, learn… and win! As a RAVEN…
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Need some inspiration after a tough year? Check out RAVEN’s 2016 Victories. See what is possible when we work for justice in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. Checklist: • One dead pipeline and tankers project, • $325k to stop a megadam, • dozens of committed businesses • thousands of people putting reconciliation in to action for positive change.…
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We’re witnessing a historic moment. The proposed Enbridge pipeline is dead! Today the federal government announced that it is revoking its approval for the Northern Gateway pipeline, giving effect to the First Nations victory in court this July. Seven First Nations – Gitxaala, Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Heiltsuk, Gitga’at, Haida, Nadleh Whut’en and Nak’azdli – have won the day against a…
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Ki suk kyukyit November 15th is the sixth anniversary of the Qat’muk Declaration. Download it here. The Declaration is an expression of Ktunaxa sovereignty and is in response to the Jumbo Glacier Resort project. That project threatens critical grizzly bear habitat; it is known as the place where grizzly bear goes to dance to Ktunaxa.…
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It’s been big week for First Nations on Turtle Island! Today, 50 First Nations from across Canada and the United States in signing a historic treaty to stop all tar sands projects in our territories. The Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Expansion is a powerful expression of Indigenous law that prohibits new pipelines, tankers and oil-by-rail…
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We were so delighted to get this update from Golden Ears Farm, located in Secwepemculecw (commonly known as Chase, BC)! Golden Ears Farm has thrown a Corn Roast party annually for decades. It’s a great way to wrap up the season, enjoy food, music and company of friends and community. Three years ago a new tradition…
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RAVEN’s volunteer Legal Panel is charged with reviewing the applications for fundraising support that RAVEN receives from Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The Panel provides their legal perspective to RAVEN’s Board of Directors who make final decisions about any new cases RAVEN will support. We are honoured to have John Burrows on RAVEN’s Legal Panel: John…
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On September 12, the Federal Court of Appeal in Montreal will hear the latest legal challenge to the massive Site C hydroelectric dam already under construction on Treaty 8 territory in northeast British Columbia. First Nations community members from Treaty 8 are travelling on a caravan across Canada to focus attention of the…
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Post by Treaty 8 member Helen Knott, who is participating in the Treaty 8 Justice for the Peace Caravan See original here. “What’s your favourite things about living in Saskatoon?” I asked her, my host whom I hadn’t met until I arrived at her doorstep at 11:30 pm the night before. She had welcomed me…
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Images from September 13th, Justice for the Peace caravan. Use freely with credit to Gary McNutt. Images from September 12th, Justice for the Peace caravan. Use freely with credit to Gary McNutt. Images from September 8th, Justice for the Peace caravan. Use freely with credit to Gary McNutt. Images from September 5th…
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