New Chitek Lake Provincial Park successfully protects Skownan First Nation’s territory. Continue reading Skownan First Nation and Manitoba government announce new protected lands
Fort Chipewyan looks to the sun for alternative energy sources to Tar Sands oil. Continue reading Fort Chipewyan unveiling first solar project
Legal team argues the Harper Government decision to conditionally approve the pipeline was unconstitutional. Continue reading Haida Nation announces legal challenge against Northern Gateway
First Nations and environmental groups gear up for court battles in the wake of federal cabinet’s decision on Northern Gateway. Continue reading Northern Gateway: Unwanted pipeline, unwilling province
Report from the UN’s special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples sheds a harsh light on Canada’s approach on natural resource developments. Continue reading UN report on Canada’s treatment of First Nations has lessons for pipeline projects
The panel recommendation flies in face of overwhelming scientific evidence against pipeline, and staunch public opposition throughout BC. Continue reading Northern Gateway pipeline approval ignores massive public opposition
As the Joint Review Panel nears a decision on Northern Gateway pipeline, ForestEthics releases a damning report of the proposed project. Continue reading ForestEthics Advocacy releases report critical of Northern Gateway
One year ago, the Coastal First Nations alliance announced a ban on killing bears for sport in the unceded territories of nine signatory nations. Continue reading Coastal Guardian Watchmen upholding First Nations ban on trophy hunting
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is angered to learn that plans to begin gold mining work in the Tranquil Valley in Clayoquot Sound took a significant step forward last week. Continue reading Clayoquot Sound gold mine proposal moving forward without First Nations approval
In a packed community hall in Terrace, BC, First Nations and other communities come together to celebrate the protection of BC’s Sacred Waters through songs, dances, speeches and a feast. Continue reading Communities in Northern BC celebrate victory to protect Sacred Headwaters
The issues that are galvanizing First Nation groups in Canada are in direct response to the unsustainable and exploitative treatment of the land and resources in this country. Continue reading Idle No More protests continue to wake up a nation
The Idle Nor More campaign continues to gain steam, as thousands of people across Canada gather to protest the government’s First Nations policies. Continue reading Idle No More: First Nations speak out against Bill C-45 across Canada
