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Weekly News Roundup (Sept 22 – 29): News you may have missed this week
Here’s our Weekly News Round up for September 22 to 29th! 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 with the LINK IN BIO! This week, Indigenous Nations and their supporters took to the streets of Toronto to…
Solidarity with Breathing Lands Nations in Toronto
Wednesday Sept 27, 2023, a river of solidarity coursed through the streets of Toronto. Anishinaabe and Ojibwe Nations joined forces with 6000 marchers to push back against the Ontario government’s rampant pro-mining, pro-logging, pro-industry agenda. We are overwhelmed by the support pouring in from communities ready to do what it takes to protect Indigenous rights. …
Gitxaala Chiefs, Intervenors and Media React to Landmark BC Supreme Court Ruling
RAVEN is awash in messages of gratitude following the Supreme Court of BC issued a decision on Gitxaała’s legal challenge against free mining in B.C. The Court’s ruling mandates the government to implement substantial changes to the existing mineral tenure system in B.C. In a 90 page decision, Justice Ross declared that the current online…
Listening to the Future: elevating Indigenous youth voices
Written by Julia Bendtsen On September 20, 2023, Salt Spring Island was treated to a magical evening. After a powerful set by the multi-talented HK aka Higher Knowledge — an advocate, rapper, and spoken word artist, whose Indigenous roots trace back to Kuskatan (El Salvador) and Collasayu (Chile) — Tia took to the stage and raised…
Turning the Tide: How Gitxaała Nation Defied Big Mining
Gitxaala Nation has won an important victory in the BC Supreme Court — thanks to supporters like you. Together, we’ve worked long and hard to raise $440k, inspired by one Nation’s courageous stance against a pro-business mining regime in B.C. The Gitxaała Mineral Tenure Act challenge brought together nearly 2000 donors into a coalition of committed…
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 –…
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…
Webinar Recap: For the Breathing Lands: an Inside look at Treaty 9 Nations’ groundbreaking court case.
In advance of a week of demonstrations, dinners, and a rally in Toronto led by a group of Indigenous Nations who have come together to form the Land Defence Alliance (LDA), RAVEN hosted a deep dive webinar with lead lawyers on the Breathing Lands legal challenge. What are the Breathing Lands? “Protect the Breathing Lands”…
Land Defence Alliance Chiefs Invite Ford to a Formal Meeting Table on the Lawn of Queen’s Park Legislature
Chiefs call on Ford to meet about mining incursions In an inspiring appeal for recognition and respect, four First Nations Chiefs from Northern Ontario are calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to meet with them face-to-face to address growing concerns about mining incursions on their Indigenous Homelands. The request for a meeting comes after Premier…
Unbroken: An Evening with Angela Sterritt
Unbroken: An evening with Angela Sterritt JOIN ONLINE GET LIVE TICKETS Angela Sterritt Angela Sterritt is an award-winning journalist, writer, and artist. Sterritt has worked as a journalist for close to twenty years and has been with the CBC since 2003. She currently works with CBC Vancouver as a host and television, radio, and digital reporter.…
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…
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…
For the Breathing Lands: an inside look at Treaty 9 Nations’ groundbreaking court case (and how you can help)
For the Breathing Lands: an inside look at Treaty 9 Nations’ groundbreaking court case (and how you can help) save my spot Kate Kempton Lead Counsel, Woodward & Company Tara McDonald Lawyer, Woodward and Company You are invited… Find out how you can act in solidarity with Indigenous land protectors ahead of the Land Defence…
A legend in the making : Tia Wood on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring islanders are in for a huge treat as Tia Wood brings her rawly beautiful voice and medicine songs to Fulford Hall.
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…
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.…
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!
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.…
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…
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…