Protests against Arctic drilling spark a new Battle of Seattle
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A welcoming home for refugees: Removing stigma, increasing support June 19, 2015 | By Ray Silviius, | By Terra Pool For refugees to achieve a "home," increased support for housing, publicly supported community-based organizations, and progressive public sentiments of inclusiveness are necessary. Protests against Arctic drilling spark a new Battle of Seattle June 18, 2015 | By Amy Goodman Just like the complex, interrelated issues of global trade brought together an unprecedented coalition in the streets of Seattle 15 years ago, so now does human-induced climate change. Ontario wants students to learn about Indigenous treaties June 18, 2015 | By Ashley Splawinski Ontario wants students to learn more about Indigenous culture. Kelly Crawford is an author who is working to develop educational materials that take on the systemic issues that face Indigenous people. Open letter in support of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation's court challenge of Enbridge Line 9 pipeline June 17, 2015 | By various Last April, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation filed with the Federal Court of Appeal to challenge the National Energy Board approval of Line 9. Indigenous activist joins the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza June 17, 2015 | By Megan Devlin Queen's professor and Indigenous activist Robert Lovelace has joined the Freedom Flotilla III to Gaza. Irrational attacks have long history of diminishing debate June 16, 2015 | By David Suzuki Canadians must continue to speak out for our water, land, air and wildlife, for justice for Indigenous peoples, and for a clean energy future -- without fear of harassment, intimidation and hatred. Art on the move: Train of Thought explores treaties and decolonization in cities across Canada June 15, 2015 | By Megan Devlin rabble.ca reporter Megan Devlin attended the Toronto stop of Train of Thought, an artistic journey across Canada exploring treaties and decolonization. What happened in residential schools was genocide. But what really matters is justice. June 15, 2015 | By Pamela Palmater It's on the rest of us to stand up for the truth and ensure Canadians know everything that happened in the schools covered in this report and the ones not yet exposed.
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