ABOUT RAVEN
VIDEO: Environmental Racism: A Story of Colonization and Ecocide Webinar Recap
Cohosted by Stop Ecocide Canada and RAVEN, this webinar looked at Environmental Racism: A Story of Colonization and Ecocide. Speakers included Chief Roland Willson and Tamara Lorincz
Split the road, Jack: the (unequal) freedom to rally in peace.
What do you get when you bring together a caravan of truckers, a frustrated public,…
Introducing Jamie-Leigh Gonzales: RAVEN’s new Communications Strategist
Jamie-Leigh Gonzales is RAVEN’s Communication Strategist. Read more to learn more about how she came to RAVEN, what projects she’s been working on, and what she’s excited about in the future!
Webinar: Environmental Racism – A Story of Colonization and Ecocide
Right now Grassy Narrows is dealing with mercury contamination of their land and water. This example of ecocide has deep and long term environmental consequences. Watch the video to learn more from leaders on the frontlines.
VIDEO: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Action: Community Solutions
RAVEN and WECAN (West Coast Climate Action Network) presented another great webinar in our Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Action series looking at community solutions. Speakers include Pansy Wright-Simms and Leona Humchitt.
Questions & reflections on the brink of light
Though most of us are in the deep freeze of winter, the hours of darkness…
Settlers get 35% bump in property values. Indigenous Peoples? Not so much.
There is this crazy myth that Indigenous Peoples in Canada get free housing. In fact, it’s non-Indigenous home-owners that are getting a plush ride.
This week, the value of homes across the province jumped between 15 and 35%. The bump in housing values for settler homeowners creates a huge pool of unearned wealth. But: here’s the thing. Indigenous people living on reserves may never “own” the land their homes are built on, leaving them out of this property bonanza and further disadvantaged by lack of access to capital.
RAVEN-WECANN Webinar: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Action
We’re delighted to announce a new webinar series and a new partnership! RAVEN and WECAN…
10 Great Indigenous Musicians to Listen to in 2022
Listen to these hot Indigenous bands – and solo artists – and find out why the buzz is so strong around First Nations music in 2022!
Introducing Levin Chamberlain: RAVEN’s newest Grant Writer and Project Coordinator
Levin Chamberlain is RAVEN’s newest Grant Writer and Project Coordinator Read his interview to learn how Levin ended up at RAVEN what inspires him to stand up for Indigenous sovereignty and more!
Introducing Caitlyn Kerr: RAVEN’s Event Organizer and Business Outreach Coordinator
Caitlyn Kerr is RAVEN’s new Event Organizer and Business Outreach Coordinator. Read her interview to find out what’s been bringing her joy in 2021, what inspires her to stand up for Indigenous sovereignty and more!
Part 2: 14 reasons 2021 didn’t totally suck. PS: it’s mostly because of Indigenous youth and their acts of resistance
Part 2 of a series: On the surface, 2021 was a year we might want to forget. But: as we start to peel back layers of the long-term toll the last year has taken on our collective well-being, let’s also remember to celebrate and lift each other up. Here’s a list of incredible Indigenous artists, activists and creators who use their voices, stories and skills to bring joy and build community.
