Moving towards reconciliation, reciprocity and consent

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RAVEN donors are empowering an Indigenous allies movement! At this time of year, we invite you to join RAVEN’s Circle of Allies who support this movement all year long.

“Even though I live in Ontario, and ought to be putting my little bit of money in causes closer to home, I still choose RAVEN. I think the work that you are doing is so important, and I am an ally in the fight to protect the land and the water and the life it supports from commercial destruction. A win in B.C. is a win for the environment everywhere. A win for Indigenous rights in B.C. is a win for Indigenous rights everywhere. I’m proud to do my little bit to contribute to the monumental task of fighting ongoing colonialism and corruption.” ~ Carolyn C, Toronto

The legal defence of Indigenous rights including title, treaty, and free, prior and informed consent can take years to come to fruition. Two cases that RAVEN donors have supported over the long term, won court victories this month!!

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Become a member and help us reach our goal of having 45 new monthly donors by the end of 2017 so we can expand our work securing victories for Indigenous Nations in court. https://fundraise.raventrust.com/campaign/raven-circle-of-allies/c102695

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Vuntut Gwitchin and Na Cho Nyäk Dun First Nations are celebrating the Supreme Court decision that the Yukon government must complete meaningful final consultations on a land use plan that protects 80% of the pristine watershed. Not only does this judgment protect the Peel from the Yukon government’s attempt to open up 70% of the watershed to mining, oil and gas, it also confirms the obligation of governments to respect modern-day treaties like the Umbrella Final Agreement with these three Yukon First Nations.

The Tsilhqot’in Nation also won a court victory recently!! The Federal Court dismissed Taseko’s last-ditch attempt to overturn the federal rejection of their doomed “New Prosperity” mine at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake)!

Chief Russell Myers Ross, Chief of Yunesit’in and Director of the Tsilhqot’in National Government: “The Tsilhqot’in share gratitude in the conclusion of two fair judgements that serve as vindication to the decades of struggle to protect Nabas and Teztan Biny. In my opinion, these efforts by Taseko Mines Ltd. represents a waste of time and public money, and I believe it is necessary for this company to move on from fantasizing about this destructive project. This area remains significant to our Nation and this conflict is one reason why we have moved towards developing the Dasiqox Tribal Park – to move towards a space of reconciliation, reciprocity and consent.”

It takes staying power to win these big cases!! Please help power this movement of allyship by joining RAVEN’s Circle of Allies today.

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With gratitude for all that you do for justice,

Susan Smitten, Executive Director
RAVEN: Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs

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Receive: Invitations for two to our Campaign Launch events. The knowledge that you are supporting all of RAVEN’s fundraising work for Indigenous Peoples. JOIN

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