Posts Tagged ‘Heiltsuk’
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 to justice by funding Interveners in Indigenous legal challenges across the Nation. For those of us who don’t speak legal jargon: Interveners are third-party voices who can bring unique perspectives to a case in which they may be impacted by…
Read MoreSeven days on the Bruce Trail for Indigenous Rights
In September 2021 the Canada Camino started a week-long hike across the Bruce Trail from Mono Mills heading North to Collingwood to raise money for Indigenous sovereignty and global food security. Organized by Aangen and Heart Space, a group of six hikers spent seven days learning about the land, respecting the ancestors who took care of it for time immemorial, and connecting to the spirit of the forest.
Read MoreHeiltsuk’s Historic Big House Opening is a Powerful Testament of Sovereignty and Resilience
For generations Indigenous governance was carried out carefully amid the federal ban of governance practices. Today, the voices of Heiltsuk people are ringing out loud and clear across the land and water. At the heart of Waglisla (known as Bella Bella), the mural-festooned cedar Big House stands as a triumphant marker of Heiltsuk pride. Inside,…
Read MoreStand with RAVEN #UnitedAgainstEnbridge October 1st
This week, we’re making history. On October 1st, First Nations, unions, and environmental groups will finally have their cases against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project heard in court. We’ve been working hard towards this day: for the past 12 months, community groups, businesses, and people like you have found amazingly creative ways to raise…
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