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Lanscape photo of Kitkaatla waters and land by Paulina Otylia

Will B.C.’s DRIPA Action Plan put an end to government’s scorched-earth tactics in the courtroom? A tabletop exercise

By RAVEN | June 2, 2022

With the implementation of a DRIPA Action Plan, B.C. has committed to shift away from patterns of litigation with Indigenous Peoples. What does this mean, and what would change on the ground?

digital illustration of a wooden sailboat with a person aboard holding a small string instrument up. Musical notes float up from the instrument. An orca is in the water in front of the boat and a dolphin is jumping out of the water behind the boat

Festival Afloat 2022 Music Festival: The Salish Sea Tour Dates and Tickets

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | May 20, 2022

RAVEN is inviting you to purchase your Festival Afloat 2022 Salish Sea Tour tickets now! July 7-16 we’ll be sailing to different locations across the Salish Sea and bringing together musicians, music lovers, and paddlers to raise funds for Heiltsuk Nation’s “Step Up for Coast Heroes” campaign and the Gitxaala Nation campaign.

Digital Illustration of Tanya Tagaq. Text reads "Tanya Tagaq #365 Indigneous

#365 Indigenous: Tanya Tagaq

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | May 20, 2022

For RAVEN’s #365 Indigenous Series, Meet Tanya Tagaq: Inuk throat singer, composer, visual artist, advocate, writer and public speaker.

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Seeing Beauty: A Photographic Exhibit to Benefit RAVEN

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | May 16, 2022

Join RAVEN, Discovery Coffee, Victoria Cecchini and friends for the launch party on June 23rd at Discovery Coffee 2550 Rock Bay Ave. All photographs on display will be for sale on the evening of the event and afterwards, every print sold in connection with the event will go to RAVEN.

aerial view of Lake Morrison

A Victory for Lake Babine!

By RAVEN | May 10, 2022

RAVEN is celebrating a victory for Lake Babine Nation!

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#365 Indigenous: DJ O Show

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | May 3, 2022

For RAVEN’s #365 Indigenous Series, Meet DJ O Show: Afro-Indigenous DJ, speaker, artist, leader and youth mentor.

A group of runners participating in the Run for FUNds race at Elk Lake Park on April 2, 2022

Running for FUNds with RAVEN champions

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | April 26, 2022

On April 2, 2022 a group of runners took to the trail at Elk Lake to raise funds and awareness for Indigenous sovereignty and marine life conservation.

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Celebrating the laws of the land this Earth Day

By Andrea Palframan | April 21, 2022

Around the world, Indigenous Peoples share a very similar respect and caretaking relationship with the land. Those stewardship values stretch back through time immemorial and exist as living, breathing ‘laws of the land’ today. It’s incredibly exciting to see the braiding of modern rights-based laws with Indigenous legal frameworks in courtrooms everywhere.

Digital illustration of Julie Flett. Text reads "#365Indigenous, Julie Flett"

#365 Indigenous: Julie Flett

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | April 20, 2022

In RAVEN’s #365 Indigenous series, meet Cree-Métis illustrator and author, Julie Flett.

Craving Adventure? Festival Afloat seeks on-board chef

By Andrea Palframan | April 17, 2022

Want to be part of food planning/preparation for a small crew aboard a tall sailing…

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#365 Indigenous: John Velten

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | April 7, 2022

In RAVEN’s #365 Indigenous series, meet John Velten: multi-disciplinary artist and creator, who is re-storying culture through his art.

Shawn Hayes watches as his unhooded Peregrine Falcon prepares to take flight with the setting sun. Bishop, Ca

JEDI Movie Night with Patagonia

By Jamie-Leigh Gonzales | April 6, 2022

Join Patagonia and RAVEN for a JEDI movie night in Vancouver on April 14, 2022 and enjoy three Patagonia short films about the outdoors.