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Civil liberties, First Nation rights compromised by C-51, committee hears March 13, 2015 | By Stuart Trew Part one of yesterday's two-part committee hearing into the Anti-Terrorism Act 2015 (C-51) wrapped up with five of six witnesses opposing many aspects of the legislation.

 Aamjiwnaang First Nation takes Shell to court March 12, 2015 | By Ailish Morgan On February 13, members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and allies gathered outside the Sarnia Courthouse to support an initial hearing against Shell Canada.

 Resistance is survival for Indigenous women facing violence March 12, 2015 | By Heather Gies The resistance of women, especially Indigenous women, is key to fighting for alternatives to capitalism and colonialism.

 Settlers claiming Métis heritage because they just feel more Indigenous March 11, 2015 | By Âpihtawikosisân In a grotesque new way of erasing Indigenous nationhood and identity, some Canadian and Quebecois settlers are claiming "Métissage" just because it feels right.

 Activists stage 'welcoming committee' at world's largest mining convention March 11, 2015 | By Ailish Morgan The Council of Canadians joined activists from the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network to form a "welcoming committee" for delegates at the largest gathering of the mineral industry in the world.

 New B.C. law treats water as resource, not public trust March 9, 2015 | By Redeye Collective Last year, the B.C. government introduced the Water Sustainability Act. The legislation will regulate groundwater and measure large-scale water use. Critics says the act is too industry-friendly.

 Court challenges launched against Site C dam March 9, 2015 | By Brent Patterson Earlier last week, the Blueberry River First Nations, a Treaty 8 First Nation, launched a legal challenge against Site C to be heard in the B.C. Supreme Court.

 Hundreds of expert recommendations to end violence against First Nations women ignored March 8, 2015 | By Redeye Collective A new report urges the federal government to implement the recommendations in the 58 studies that have been done into ending violence against First Nations women and girls.

 The women who defend the community and land March 8, 2015 | By Rachel Warden International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. Naty Atz Sunuc is one of these remarkable women.

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