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RAVEN supports Indigenous-led litigation that sparks transformative change across Canada.
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08/28/2026

This past weekend, Treaty 6 marked its 150th anniversary. Meanwhile, Beaver Lake Cree Nation (a Treaty 6 Nation) is preparing to go to trial as their homelands have been taken over by Canada’s largest fossil fuel extraction project: the northern Alberta oil sands. The cumulative effects of this development have profoundly disrupted the community’s way of life and the Nation’s ability to exercise its Treaty rights.

For 18 years, the Nation has had to pursue its claim through a lengthy and costly legal process without reaching a negotiated resolution with the Alberta and federal governments. Finally, the case is scheduled to be heard in October 2027. Our goal is to raise $500,000 before trial begins — which will be matched thanks to a generous anonymous donor.

As the Nation prepares for court, your donations help to cover costs of finalizing expert evidence, preparing Elders and community witnesses, reviewing ongoing document production, and organizing evidence that will be presented at trial. Give now at raventrust.com/defend-the-treaties, and your donation will be doubled.

08/27/2026

Last week the RAVEN team was in Fort Chipewyan participating in the Kai Tailé Dene Days—a community celebration of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation culture, people, and community.

There were many memorable moments at Dene Days, and what was evident was the deep connection to food, culture, and the land. Traditional foods were not simply being eaten; they were being prepared in person, shared, and taught. Elders were preparing and cooking moose, duck, elk, and fish, while children observed and participated.

However, because Fort Chipewyan is located downstream from the oil sands, their lands, waters, and foods are at risk of contamination.

Learn more about how Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is taking a stand to center Indigenous sovereignty and leadership in land-use decisions. Visit raventrust.com/acfn/

08/18/2026

10 years of disrupted harvesting.
10 years of families not being able to practice their cultural responsibilities.
10 years of silence.
10 years of injustice.

Add your name. Add your voice. Sign the pledge.

raventrust.com/heiltsuk-pledge/

08/11/2026

Indigenous-led legal challenges that protect the coast will always be chic ✨

In October 2016, a tug without a certified pilot ran aground and spilled over 110,000 litres of diesel oil in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation's waters. Nearly 10 years later, the Nation still cannot access the critical marine harvesting site because of the damage. With their landmark legal challenge, Haíɫzaqv Nation aims to toughen oil spill regulations from coast to coast to coast across Canada, which could strengthen Haíɫzaqv jurisdiction so they can manage their territory according to Ǧviḷ̓ás (Haíɫzaqv law).

Comment PLEDGE to learn how to support Haíɫzaqv Nation in their legal challenge.

08/06/2026

Over the past month, we’ve been running RAVEN’s silent auction, Bid for Justice. This fundraiser raised crucial funds for our work, including programs, initiatives, and educational work that provide access to justice and promote Indigenous rights and sovereignty. We’re excited to share that we raised $17,615 from both bids and general donations.

A big thank you to all 77 of the businesses and artists who donated items to the silent auction; your solidarity is so deeply appreciated.

And thanks to everyone who placed a bid, shared the silent auction with friends and family, and engaged with our emails this month! Thank you for investing in Indigenous communities who are leading transformative change in environmental justice while supporting the generous businesses who are dedicated to the movement.

08/04/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now up on our website!

"2025 was, in many ways, a year of ebb and flow. Shifting political landscapes, emerging challenges, and new opportunities required us to stay both grounded and responsive. Through it all, one thing remained constant: RAVEN’s commitment to Indigenous leadership, partnership, and self-determination, and to one another. That continuity, rooted in trust and long-standing relationships, has been a steady force, guiding our work and shaping our path forward." - Emily Cabrera, RAVEN's Executive Director

Read the full report at raventrust.com/about-us/annual-reports/

07/31/2026

Today is the last day to bid in RAVEN's silent auction, Bid for Justice!

Don't miss out on your chance to win one (or more) of the 102 items donated by some incredibly generous businesses, artists, authors, and organizations. Each bid raises crucial funds for RAVEN’s programs, initiatives, and educational work that provides access to justice and promotes Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

Bidding closes tonight, July 31st, at 6pm (PT) / 9pm (ET)

Bid now at https://go.rallyup.com/217b3a/Auction/Details

07/30/2026

📣Sign the pledge!📣

In October 2016, a tugboat ran aground off the coast of British Columbia and spilled over 110,000 litres of diesel oil in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation’s waters. Now, nearly ten years later, the Nation still hasn’t been fully compensated by the federal government for the harms they have suffered to their food systems, economy, and way of life. Haíɫzaqv people still can’t fully harvest from the site as species like wild Manila clams are struggling to recover. For all of these reasons and more, the Nation continues to seek justice in the courts.

By signing this pledge, you are showing your solidarity with the legal action Haíɫzaqv Nation is taking to protect not just their coastline, but coastal ecosystems across Canada. Thank you for your commitment to justice and solidarity with Haíɫzaqv Nation.

Sign the pledge now at raventrust.com/heiltsuk-pledge/

07/28/2026

It's the last week to bid in RAVEN's silent auction, Bid for Justice!

All year, you support RAVEN’s work and the Indigenous-led litigation that is creating transformative change. Thanks to incredible business donors, we are able to offer Bid for Justice, so you can get a little something back.

This year, we have items from cafes, galleries, eco-tourism companies, restaurants, outdoor activities, bookstores, hotels, Indigenous artists and companies, and so much more. Each bid raises crucial funds for RAVEN’s programs, initiatives, and educational work that provides access to justice and promotes Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

Bidding ends on July 31st at 6pm (PT)! You can place your bid at https://go.rallyup.com/217b3a/Campaign/Details

07/23/2026

RAVEN’s Solastalgia series continues, this time in Vancouver! Meet natasha gauthier, our facilitator for this upcoming Poetry & Prose workshop that focuses on Ecosystems of Care.

natasha is a mixed settler and reconnecting Indigenous multidisciplinary writer and visual artist. She is a graduate of UBC's creative writing MFA program, the former prose editor for Prism International, and a current editorial board member at Room Magazine. Her writing has appeared in The Malahat Review, The Capilano Review, CV2, and other literary magazines. In 2025, she was longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize. She is also a member of the art and literary collective, Indigenous Brilliance.

Join us for this session on August 16th from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Jim Green House Studio, 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, B.C.

Register now at raventrust.com/events/ or at the link in our bio!

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