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The 5 Steps of a Judicial Review
It seems to be a perennial problem that Canadian society isn’t privy to knowing how…
5 Actions Heiltsuk has taken to Protect their Ocean Territory to Inspire YOU to Help this Oceans Day!
World Oceans Day is tomorrow, and as everyone is out celebrating the oceans they love,…
From Blockades to Moratorium to Land Declaration: How Grassy Narrows has Banned Industrial Forestry on their Territory
The Blockade On December 3rd, 2002, two sisters from Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows First Nation) Anishinabek…
The Truth about Nuclear Energy: Is it Really Green?
As temperatures rise and the impacts of climate change continue to alter our relationship with…
7 Ways Mining in B.C. is mean and not green
Gitxaala Nation is teaming up with RAVEN to force B.C. to live up to the claim that it is a world leader in social and environmental responsibility in its mining sector.
Video: Indigenous Wisdoms for Sustainable Futures
On May 14th, RAVEN was in Toronto hosting an important conversation on the vital role…
Awakening Earth: supporting Indigenous land & water protectors this Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, and we are taking this day to highlight the importance of…
Picking Sides for Reconciliation: Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Intervene in Jim Shot Both Sides v. Canada
Canada has shot itself in the foot many times when it comes to reconciliation. The…
Crisis Unfiltered: The Ongoing Struggle for Clean Drinking Water
It’s World Water Day. I am reflecting on the February anniversary of Neskantaga First Nation’s…
VIDEO — Growing Rooted Solidarity: Allyship and Land Back
On Saturday March 9th, RAVEN teamed up with First Unitarians Church of Victoria to host…
VIDEO: Wet’suwet’en chiefs reveal depth of devastation, vision for repair on powerful webinar
What happens when you bring 5 Indigenous chiefs who have been fighting industry for their…
Indigenous Resistance to Mining: Ontario First Nations Call for Year-Long Moratorium on Mining Claims
The Chiefs of Ontario have called for a year-long pause on all mining claims on…
The Next Chapter in West Moberly’s Legal Odyssey: a Rights Protection Intervention
West Moberly Nations continues its legal odyssey. On Nov. 7 and 8, 2023, West Moberly intervened in the matter of Attorney General (Ontario) v. Restoule et al. at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). Read more to learn about how West Moberly continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with other Nations to advance Indigenous rights through the courts
Buckle up to zoom in on “R v Montour”
What does NASCAR and tobacco have to do with s. 35 Aboriginal and Treaty rights?…
Explainer: Treaty No. 9
Treaties were made to provide a framework for living together on the land Indigenous people…
Things to do on Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is observed yearly on…
Urgent Call to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
Wildfires continue to cause destruction and displacement across Turtle Island. While RAVEN posts typically focus…
The Hidden Truths of the Treaty No. 9 Agreement
Throughout Canada’s history, the relationship between Indigenous Nations and settlers has been marred by a…
PODCAST: Voices of Wood Buffalo: Guest Episode with Louise Romain
This episode of RAVEN (De)Briefs is featuring a special guest episode by Lou Romain, recorded…
The last word in Gitxaała’s Big Mining Challenge
Despite having only 2 weeks to prepare, Lisa Fong’s legal team, together with Gavin Smith…
A glimmer of hope as Heiltsuk Nation and others intervene in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Appeal
While RAVEN primarily supports Indigenous Nations with their own legal challenges, we also support access…
