Press Release

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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


Enbridge Pipeline Faces Prospect of Civil Disobedience

Friends of Wild Salmon

500-Strong Crowd Rallies Outside Northern BC Municipalities Convention in Prince Rupert

“I will put my body in front of it.” – Gerald Amos, councillor, Haisla Nation


Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group opposing proposed 1 billion dollar sale by Timberwest without consultation

For Immediate Release, May 12, 2011

 


Algonquins of Barriere Lake Tell Quebec No Resource Development Unless Leadership and Agreements Respected


Urgent Appeal: Dene Suline of Cold Lake First Nation set up blockade in their territory

Attention all Nations:

We the Dene Suline of Cold Lake Alberta are presently occupying a proposed provincial park on our traditional territory.

We are asking the nations for verbal support on our position. We are denying contractors and the alberta government access to our territory.

We are protecting burial sites and many other cultural significant areas.

We may be forced by the RCMP to leave or worse.
We need our people across country to support our position.

We are being supported by CLFN chief and council


Nak'azdli Band Members are returning to their fishing grounds for the first time in over twenty years

NAK'AZDLI BAND COUNCIL

April 28, 2011

Nak'azdli Band Members are returning to their fishing grounds for the first
time in over twenty years

The absence was initiated after trying to work with DFO (Department of
Fisheries and Oceans) to maintain our salmon runs that we have fished since
time immemorial.

We have cut our salmon harvest to fewer than 1000 fish, which is less than
two fish per person per year. In the same time DFO has not restricted the
commercial harvest to a point that helps rebuild the runs in our area.


Churchill Hydro Project Raises Concerns of Mi’kmaq Leaders

April 29, 2011

 

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (ANSMC) have concerns with respect to a proposed $6.2-billion Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Project in Labrador. The power will be delivered from the hydroelectric dam in Labrador through an undersea cable.


Tl'azt'en Nation Puts Halt to Exploration within thier Traditional Territory Unless an Exploration Agreement is Signed


BC Hydro stops Northwest Transmission Line negotiations with Gitanyow

GITANYOW HEREDITARY CHIEFS - April 11, 2011

After over a year of attempting to negotiate with BC Hydro regarding the proposed NTL line to be constructed through Gitanyow Territory, on April 11, the Gitanyow Chiefs were told by BC Hydro's representative that BC Hydro has responded "No" to the outstanding issues.


The St’àt’imc No Coalition opposes the St’àt’imc Settlement Agreement with BC Hydro and the province of BC

April 8, 2011

Lillooet, St’àt’imc  

For immediate release:


Draft Land Use Plan Infringes Treaty 8

ACFN

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation responds to the Lower Athabasca Regional Land Use Plan.


Ring of Fire First Nations cut out by government and industry

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS

Transmitted by CNW Group on : January 13, 2011 17:23

Government & Industry steam ahead on Ring of Fire developments, while First Nations are left waiting on the Platform
THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 13 /CNW/ - With daily news releases being issued by Ontario, the mining industry and regional municipalities about developments in the Ring of Fire, the local Matawa First Nations seriously question why they have not been consulted about decisions that directly impact their people, communities and way of life.


Remote Algonquin First Nation travels en masse to Ottawa to protest Harper government's attacks

OTTAWA, DEC 13/CNW/– More than a hundred members of the Barriere Lake Algonquin First Nation traveled to Ottawa today to demand the Harper government honour a landmark environmental agreement and stop waging a campaign of forcible assimilation against the community.


Grassy Narrows Clan Mothers block MNR enforcement team

 IMMEDIATE RELEASE             

Monday August 23, 2010


AFN National Chief condemns imposition of Indian Act government on Barriere Lake

10-08-13 - InAC - John Duncan - Re- Algonquins of Barrier Lake

Indian Affairs imposes new Chief and Council on Barriere Lake with the consent of only a half dozen people: “This looks like tyranny,” say community spokespeople

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Tuesday, August 17, 2010


Unist’ot’en rally and set up camp to stop Enbridge and KSL pipelines

 


June 24 (G8/G20) Day of Action: Tell the world the truth about Canada's record on Indigenous rights

Defenders of the Land


Arctic Ocean Foreign Ministers told leave it in the ground

OTTAWA, March 29 /CNW Telbec/ - While Arctic Ocean Foreign Ministers met in a closed door session, civil society organizations were outside, demanding a moratorium on new fossil fuel exploration. With a "leave it in the ground" oil slick banner, the Council of Canadians and the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) delivered copies of an open letter sent to the Ministers calling for a moratorium.

 


Six women arrested at sit-in at Chuck Strahl's office

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peaceful protesters are demanding reinstatement of funding to Aboriginal Health Foundation

At 12:50pm on Monday, March 29th RCMP officers arrested six women who were peacefully refusing to leave Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl's office until he pledged to restore funding to the Aboriginal Health Foundation. The sit-in began at 12:05pm.


Take action with Grassy Narrows Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek

 Please join us in Toronto as we demand justice for our people and protection for the water, air, and forests that give life to us all.


Canada’s endorsement of the UN Declaration must be consistent with human rights

March 18, 2010


Quebec Native Women react to the Throne Speech

Quebec Native Women

 “Speech from the Throne Disquieting due to its vagueness”

 


Okanagan Indian Band to begin blockade at 7:00 am

 URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY

February 22, 2010

Okanagan Indian Band to begin blockade at 7:00 am


Okanagan Indian Band slams BC government, Tolko's decision to log watershed supplying community's drinking water

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2010

Okanagan Indian Band Chief slams Tolko’s decision to log watershed that supplies OKIB’s drinking water as well as government complicity


Coast Salish Katzie Nation Blockade Golden Ears Bridge

 February 13, 2010, 

Blockade Golden Ears Bridge,
Anti-2010 Olympics Convergence, Coast Salish Territories, (Vancouver, B.C.)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/salmonsovereignty 


Sun Peaks Municipal Referendum Rejected

Skwelkwek’welt Protection Center

(Secwepemc Territory, January 31, 2010)  The Skwelkwek’welt Protection Center (SPC) rejects the results of the British Columbia government’s referendum on establishing a forced settlement municipality at Sun Peaks Ski Resort in Secwepemc territory at Skwelkwek’welt. The expansion of Sun Peaks has resulted in an ongoing battle between Sun Peaks Ski Resort and the Skwelkwek’welt Protection Center.


Wet'suwet'en First Nation leaves BC Treaty Process

DATE: Dec. 18, 2009 

Wet’suwet’en  Treaty Update 

Smithers, BC: The Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs wish to inform their clan and house members, community partners, and all those living on Wet’suwet’en traditional territory about Treaty negotiations.  


UN Press Release: State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

United Nations

Indigenous peoples contribute extensibly to humanity's cultural diversity, enriching it withmore than two thirds of its languages and an extrordinary amount of its traditional knowledge.


BC Olympics to face disruption by Indian residential school survivors - government given deadline to return bodies


First Nations Support of Olympics Threatened by Failed Commitments

COAST SALISH TERRITORY/VANCOUVER, Jan. 5 /CNW Telbec/ - After years of fading hope that the New Relationship would produce real change, forest-dependent First Nations cannot sit back as billions of dollars are spent on the Vancouver Olympics while they continue to be stonewalled and told that they are not a priority.


KI permanently prevents platinum mine from developing on its lands

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Big Trout Lake, Ontario -- December 14, 2009. 


Canadian First Nations roll out the welcome mat for Harper at Copenhagen embassy

Indigenous Environmental Network

“Hey Harper: Climate Commitments = Shut Down Tar Sands”

12.13.2009 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Indigenous Peoples of Canada and their allies from around the world are in Copenhagen for the UN summit on climate change. Today they rolled out the “welcome mat” for Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the Canadian Embassy in Copenhagen. This action was part of a global day of action against the Canadian tar sands. The tar sands are the largest and most carbon intensive industrial project on the planet.


Defenders of the Land second gathering in Vancouver a success

Defenders of the Land

Press Release

(Vancouver, Coast Salish Territory, December 30, 2009)  The defenders support the activists who oppose the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver because of Canada’s terrible human rights record regarding indigenous peoples in Canada.

 


“We Are Not for Sale”: Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs and Indian Band Chiefs oppose proposal to eliminate reserves and Band Governments.

Nov 10, 2009

There is strong opposition within the Gitxsan community to a proposal being advanced in Treaty negotiations by the Gitxsan Treaty Society (“GTS”). It has been reported that a GTS delegation is set to meet Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl next month to lobby for its proposal that would see the elimination of reserve lands as well as the elimination of Indian Bands and government (the Gitxsan Alternative Government Model or “GAGM”).


Canada's project of assimilation continues at Barriere Lake: Indian Act system imposed against the community's will

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Kitiganik/Rapid Lake, Algonquin Territory /– On Friday, October 30, 2009, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl sent notice to the Algonquins of Barriere Lake that he will not recognize their legitimate leadership, but instead impose elections on the community in April, 2010 by invoking a section of the Indian Act that would abolish the customary method they use to select their leaders.


Grassy Narrows begins suit against Ontario government for infringement of Indigenous, treaty rights

Here is a great opportunity to show your support for Indigenous land defence, and environmental justice, while enjoying a tasty meal of wild foods, and live music. 


Algonquins place bodies in front of logging machines: prevent logging until Quebec and Canada respect agreements and leadership

For Immediate Release

September 1, 2009

[View photos]


National Gathering of Indigenous Peoples Challenge Harper Government in Winnipeg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 13, 2008

Winnipeg-Grassroots activists, elders, and elected leaders from First Nations fighting for self-determination and protection of land and resource rights presented a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the Conservative Party’s national policy conference in Winnipeg today. The Indigenous spokespeople have come to Winnipeg from communities across Canada to form a network dedicated to fighting for recognition of and respect for Indigenous rights, and deliver their message to Prime Minister Harper.


Defenders of the Land Gathering

Organizers, leaders, and spokespeople from Indigenous communities involved in land struggles with the Canadian and Provincial Governments have assembled in Winnipeg for the Defenders of the Land Gathering, to share strategies and ideas for how to best achieve land rights and self-determination.


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


Enbridge Pipeline Faces Prospect of Civil Disobedience

Friends of Wild Salmon

500-Strong Crowd Rallies Outside Northern BC Municipalities Convention in Prince Rupert

“I will put my body in front of it.” – Gerald Amos, councillor, Haisla Nation


Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group opposing proposed 1 billion dollar sale by Timberwest without consultation

For Immediate Release, May 12, 2011

 


Algonquins of Barriere Lake Tell Quebec No Resource Development Unless Leadership and Agreements Respected


Urgent Appeal: Dene Suline of Cold Lake First Nation set up blockade in their territory

Attention all Nations:

We the Dene Suline of Cold Lake Alberta are presently occupying a proposed provincial park on our traditional territory.

We are asking the nations for verbal support on our position. We are denying contractors and the alberta government access to our territory.

We are protecting burial sites and many other cultural significant areas.

We may be forced by the RCMP to leave or worse.
We need our people across country to support our position.

We are being supported by CLFN chief and council


Nak'azdli Band Members are returning to their fishing grounds for the first time in over twenty years

NAK'AZDLI BAND COUNCIL

April 28, 2011

Nak'azdli Band Members are returning to their fishing grounds for the first
time in over twenty years

The absence was initiated after trying to work with DFO (Department of
Fisheries and Oceans) to maintain our salmon runs that we have fished since
time immemorial.

We have cut our salmon harvest to fewer than 1000 fish, which is less than
two fish per person per year. In the same time DFO has not restricted the
commercial harvest to a point that helps rebuild the runs in our area.


Churchill Hydro Project Raises Concerns of Mi’kmaq Leaders

April 29, 2011

 

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (ANSMC) have concerns with respect to a proposed $6.2-billion Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Project in Labrador. The power will be delivered from the hydroelectric dam in Labrador through an undersea cable.


Tl'azt'en Nation Puts Halt to Exploration within thier Traditional Territory Unless an Exploration Agreement is Signed


BC Hydro stops Northwest Transmission Line negotiations with Gitanyow

GITANYOW HEREDITARY CHIEFS - April 11, 2011

After over a year of attempting to negotiate with BC Hydro regarding the proposed NTL line to be constructed through Gitanyow Territory, on April 11, the Gitanyow Chiefs were told by BC Hydro's representative that BC Hydro has responded "No" to the outstanding issues.


The St’àt’imc No Coalition opposes the St’àt’imc Settlement Agreement with BC Hydro and the province of BC

April 8, 2011

Lillooet, St’àt’imc  

For immediate release:


Draft Land Use Plan Infringes Treaty 8

ACFN

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation responds to the Lower Athabasca Regional Land Use Plan.


Ring of Fire First Nations cut out by government and industry

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS

Transmitted by CNW Group on : January 13, 2011 17:23

Government & Industry steam ahead on Ring of Fire developments, while First Nations are left waiting on the Platform
THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 13 /CNW/ - With daily news releases being issued by Ontario, the mining industry and regional municipalities about developments in the Ring of Fire, the local Matawa First Nations seriously question why they have not been consulted about decisions that directly impact their people, communities and way of life.


Remote Algonquin First Nation travels en masse to Ottawa to protest Harper government's attacks

OTTAWA, DEC 13/CNW/– More than a hundred members of the Barriere Lake Algonquin First Nation traveled to Ottawa today to demand the Harper government honour a landmark environmental agreement and stop waging a campaign of forcible assimilation against the community.


Grassy Narrows Clan Mothers block MNR enforcement team

 IMMEDIATE RELEASE             

Monday August 23, 2010


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