Gathering strength, together
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- Published on Friday, 13 May 2016 05:15
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Thanks to you, RAVEN’s fundraising campaigns are driving change. You are supporting the strategic legal challenges that are tackling these major environmental issues: the Site C dam, the Tar Sands, the Northern Gateway Pipeline, the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, and the New Prosperity Mine Project. You are helping to protect precious lakes, river valleys and diverse ecosystems. You are offering indigenous Peoples an equal standing in the courts as they defend their constitutional rights and protect their lands and culture.
"It feels good to support an organization whose work focuses on the intersection of environmental protection and social justice. Keep up the good work RAVEN! This is a powerful tool." Sheila C., online donor.
As one of our cherished donors, you understand that Indigenous Peoples’ rights and title are among the most powerful forces for environmental protection in Canada. Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ constitutional right to assert this power is one of the most effective pathways for halting unsustainable industrial development and for bringing about much needed systemic change.
What is at stake for First Nations is at stake for all of us – the expectation that we will always have water to drink, land on which to grow healthy food, and sustainable ecosystems for all life. RAVEN is in this for the long haul and we know you are too. It can take years to achieve lasting victories that set powerful precedents in Canadian courts. With the support of donors like you, we can provide sustainable long-term funding to Indigenous Peoples who are holding strong in the courts for future generations.
Today we are asking you to support RAVEN’s sustainability. Your investment in RAVEN makes it possible for our fundraising team to respond to the urgent calls of Indigenous Peoples in Canada who are committed to defending the integrity of their traditional lands, culture and livelihoods.
“RAVEN is, quite simply, a phenomenon. I attribute this to a staff of unparalleled dedication, talent and resourcefulness, backed by a board that is prepared to dig in and provide the thoughtful and creative support that such people deserve. While the dollar figures speak for themselves, it is the growth in capacity that is exciting and points to RAVEN’s increasing ability to affect the real change that can make Canada a beacon to the world as we struggle to become the just country we aspire to be.” David Williams, RAVEN Past President.
Will you join RAVEN’s Circle of Allies and commit to a simple act of reconciliation that has big impact? RAVEN Allies are an extraordinary group of individuals and organizations who directly enable RAVEN to fundraise for Indigenous Peoples, month after month and year after year. RAVEN’s Circle of Allies has three distinct entry points. You can find the one that’s right for you on our website.
With gratitude and thanks,
Susan Smitten
RAVEN Executive Director
(250) 383-2331
PS - There are many different ways you can support RAVEN’s important work. Please check our website or give us a call for more information on:
- How to give through stocks and securities
- Making bequests
- Annual giving
- Monthly giving
- 1% For the Planet business profit-sharing
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