Secwepemc Walk for Protection of Our Sacred Headwaters

The Secwepemc Walk for Protection of Our Sacred Headwaters was a great success this past Sunday December 11, 2011.  Grandparents, mothers, children, elders, fishermen and hunters participated in the walk.


Gitxaala Nation oppose Enbridge "Northern Gateway" Pipeline

KITKATLA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2011) - Gitxaala expresses dismay at the approach that Enbridge has taken in its dealings with the Gitxsan in relation to the proposed Northern Gateway Pipelines Project. Enbridge's abrupt announcement of its dealings with the Gitxsan in relation to the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project has created deep divisions in an aboriginal community, and appears to incorrectly suggest that there is aboriginal support for the Project.


Defenders of the Land condemns Harper government surveillance of First Nations

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Harper government condemned for using police to conduct political surveillance of First Nations instead of resolving Canada’s violations of Indigenous Peoples' constitutional and international rights


Coastal First Nations Say Keystone XL Decision Shows Risk Of Tar Sands Pipelines; Increases Resolve to Oppose Enbridge Gateway Project

Coastal First Nations oppose Gateway for the same reasons as Keystone: the risk of an oil spill, it threatens our livelihoods, our foods and our way of life.

National Chief Calls for Respect for First Nations Rights as Key to Economic Progress

AFN/National Chief Shawn Atleo

OTTAWA, Nov. 8, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed concern about plans to move forward on projects in British Columbia and Northern Ontario without respecting the rights and interests of First Nations.


Matawa Chiefs Support Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug [KI] First Nation in its Struggle to Protect Traditional Homelands and to Assert the People’s Inherent and Treaty Rights.

Thunder Bay, October 11, 2011 – Matawa First Nations Chiefs are joining the growing number of voices calling on Premier McGuinty to honour the promise made to KI to establish a joint panel to resolve long-standing issues related to mineral exploration on their homelands. In 2009, just before the KI Chief and Council were jailed for opposing Platinex, the McGuinty Government promised to create a joint panel to resolve mining and mineral exploration issues with KI.


KI Call On Minister to Honour Government Promise and Create Joint Panel to Resolve Dispute.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Big Trout Lake, Ontario: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug [KI] is calling on Ontario to honour a promise made by the McGuinty government in 2008 and create a joint panel to resolve longstanding issues regarding mining exploration on their homelands.

 


KI calls on McGuinty to stop mining activity on sacred burial sites

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Ontario's inaction violates freedom of religion; threatens to spark new conflict


Women of the Blood Nation blockade Murphy Oil to stop destructive fracking on their land

Early last night, numerous women from the Blood Nation have courageously parked in front of Murphy Oil’s fracking development site vowing not to move until plans of fracking for oil and gas are stopped.  The women are part of the Kainai Earth Watch and have been active advocates to stop the fracking due to the major threat to human health, wildlife and


First Nation Tour brings truth to France on Tar Sands Development

Press Release - Monday May 16, 2011