We Are the Stronghold: Join, Share, Rise.
Canada, some say, is fractured. In the past few weeks, as events have unfolded on Wet’suwet’en territory, the seams of this stitched-together mosaic of a nation have been exposed. In many quarters, the mask has slipped to reveal the ugly face of racism. When a provincial premier spreads fake news, we have a problem. When... Read More
Teck’s Rejection is Just the Beginning as Wet’suwet’en Gain Legal Momentum
Across North America, communities are rejoicing as people-powered pressure shut down Teck Resources Ltd., nipping in the bud any hopes of constructing one of the largest oil sands mines to ever be built in Alberta. Teck’s Frontier mine, designed to be nearly double the size of the city of Vancouver, was expected to have a... Read More
RAVEN is justice, powered by the crowd
RAVEN is honoured to be working in partnership with Wet’suwet’en Nation to fundraise for legal challenges to push back against unwanted industrial activity in their territory. Read more about the cases here: #WetsuwetenStrong Allies Toolkit When crafting a legal strategy to push back against Coastal Gas Link and assert their rights in court, Wet’suwet’en clan... Read More
Episode One : The Power of Music to ‘up the Auntie’ in us all
We are THRILLED to be launching the new “Raven Debriefs” podcast, meant for everyone out there who is wondering just what we talk about when we talk about “LAW” in this country. 10 years ago Susan Smitten founded this organization called RAVEN: the acronym stands for Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs. RAVEN works at... Read More
Harmony Foundation Young Scholars Essay Prize Now Open for submissions!
Harmony Environmental Essay Prize for Young Scholars – Formerly the Young Scholars Essay Prize Calling all Master’s students! Do you have interests or commitments to Indigenous culture, social justice, and environmental rights? Do you have a paper due this term? Then we need to hear from you! Sponsored by the Harmony Foundation of Canada, the essay... Read More
#WeAreTheStronghold launches events across Canada for Wet’suwet’en legal defence fund
In solidarity with action taking place on unceded and sovereign Wet’suwet’en territory and in support of the hereditary chiefs and land defenders holding the line, The International Indigenous Music Summit is joining forces with RAVEN to present WE ARE THE STRONGHOLD: A call to action for Music, Ceremony & Celebration. Kicking off with a flagship... Read More
Luke Wallace: Wet’suwet’en solidarity tour
We’re thrilled to announce a series of five concerts coming up in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en land protectors, with our favourite folking singer-songwriter Luke Wallace. Bringing the energy and passion of a troubadour together with a sharp, political message Luke has captivated audiences at Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Island Music Festival, The Vancouver Folk... Read More
#WetsuwetenStrong Allies Toolkit
Ready to get organized in support of Wet’suwet’en land protectors? We’ve put together this Toolkit for Action: please share widely! Calls to Action Wet’suwet’en leadership have asked the RAVEN community to stand with them as they pursue two groundbreaking legal challenges. Download campaign one pager with details on both legal challenges which RAVEN is supporting,... Read More
BREAKING: Wet’suwet’en House Chiefs launch legal challenge over climate impacts of fossil fuel projects on their territories
Wet’suwet’en House Chiefs launch legal challenge over climate impacts of fossil fuel projects on their territories. Constitutional challenge alleges infringement of Charter rights of future generations of House members due to Canada’s failure to act to prevent spiraling climate crisis Wet’suwet’en territory/Vancouver, Feb 12 – Two Wet’suwet’en Houses through their Hereditary Chiefs have launched a sweeping legal challenge... Read More
Wet’suwet’en vs. the Queen: Seeking Legal Redress in the Face of Rights Violations
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs are requesting a judicial review of a decision made by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office to extend the environmental certificate for the 670-kilometre Coastal GasLink pipeline. The request, filed Feb. 3, argues an extension should not have been granted in light of more than 50 instances of non-compliance with the conditions of... Read More