Posts Tagged ‘RAVEN Trust’
What’s Really at Stake? The Possible Outcomes and Implications for Indigenous Rights in B.C. and Canada
Gitxaała Nation is going to the B.C. Court of Appeal to challenge the lower court’s decisions in regard to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). It’s a crucial appeal for Indigenous rights in B.C. A success for Gitxaała could help advance Indigenous rights under UNDRIP in other courts across the…
Read MoreRAVEN Reflections: 15 Years of Indigenous Sovereignty and Environmental Justice
As we near the end of the year and start to prepare for another year of standing up for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice, we can’t help but take a look back on the ups and downs of our work, and appreciate the people and community that carry us through it all. Let’s take a…
Read MoreSay Goodbye to “Take It or Leave It” – Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan’s Case Analysis at the Supreme Court of Canada
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently released a decision in Quebec (Attorney General) v. Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan regarding contractual agreements between Indigenous governments and the Crown. The Court found that when the Crown enters into a contract with an Indigenous government, the Honour of the Crown may be engaged. The engagement of Honour of…
Read MoreCampaign Highlights: The Wins, New Beginnings, and Next Steps
The year is winding down, and I want to take this opportunity to reflect on 2024 and what we’ve accomplished together — while sharing a bit of insight into the year ahead for RAVEN. 2024 has been another busy year for RAVEN’s work, and a landmark year for some of our partner Nations, new and…
Read MoreWorking to Preserve: Environmental Racism and Indigenous Resilience in Canada
We are seeing something powerful across Canada: people are coming together to challenge injustice, working towards a future where all life is valued and respected. From Heiltsuk’s push to toughen oil spill regulations along Canada’s coastlines following the Nathan E. Stewart spill, to Grassy Narrows’ decades-long call for justice after 10 tonnes of inorganic mercury…
Read MoreIt’s Green Friday: Conscious Shopping for the Holidays
We’re saying no thanks to Black Friday, and yes please to Green Friday! Green Friday was created to resist the overconsumption of Black Friday and to highlight conscious choices that prioritize sustainability and community. While the big box stores entice you with Black Friday sales, we want to shine a light on smaller, locally-owned, or…
Read MorePhilanthropy is for Everyone
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather is turning chilly with many communities blanketed in snow already. Despite our surroundings, we’re rooting into warmth this winter and igniting the spirit of philanthropy amongst our networks. This time of year is known as the Giving Season, but it’s about more than just giving — it’s about sharing…
Read MoreYou Have Questions, We Have Answers: RAVEN’s Fundraise Up Transition
We are thrilled to let you know about RAVEN’s transition to our new donation platform, Fundraise Up. This has been a long time coming, we have heard your feedback and value your ongoing support, which is why we want this transition to be as smooth as possible for you, our wonderful donors, and we hope…
Read MoreIntroducing Sarah Danks: RAVEN’s New Communications Specialist
We are excited to introduce you to Sarah Danks, RAVEN’s new Communications Specialist. Sarah is a settler of English, French, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish descent (she jokes about always needing to apply sunscreen) who grew up on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples (colonially known as Victoria, BC). She has a BSc…
Read MoreGreen Friday — How to Involve Your Business
Another Giving Season is upon us. At RAVEN, we know that with the end of the calendar year, your inboxes become inundated with requests for donations, flashy sales encouraging you to buy more, and invitations to spread yourselves even thinner in a time of hustle and bustle. And, we’re not any different — we’ll be…
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