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10/13/2026

On October 13, 2016 the 𝑁𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝐸. 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑡 tug ran aground in Heiltsuk waters.

To mark the 10-year anniversary, the Heiltsuk Yím̓as (Hereditary Chiefs), together with the support of the W̓iúm̓áqs du M̓im̓ṇúyaqs (Women’s Council) and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, issued a protection declaration, signed at a recent potlach, committing the nation to remedying harms caused by the spill and to protecting its coast and territory from oil-tanker traffic and other unacceptable risks.

“Canada’s existing spill response teams, equipment, and compensation system are not sufficient to address a serious spill, as evidenced by the ongoing harms of the 𝑁𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝐸. 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑡,” said Yím̓as Q̓a̓ít, Bo Reid, a Hereditary Chief whose territory includes both the spill site and Q̓vúqvái, a main village site located just 1km from where the 𝑁𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝐸. 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑡 grounded. “Our protection declaration commits our nation to fighting for justice through all legal and political means necessary, to ensure our coast is protected and restored for all Canadians.”

You can donate now to support their legal action: https://raventrust.com/?form=Heiltsuk

10/13/2026

Help us raise $10,000 for 10 years of Injustice!

Ten years ago, the Nathan E. Stewart tug ran aground in Haíłzaqv (Heiltsuk) territory. Canada, B.C., and the US company that owned the sinking ship did not react fast enough. Their delayed response to cleanup efforts was ultimately ineffective, and it was the Haíłzaqv community members who braved the waters that day to respond to the spill first.

Despite the community’s efforts, over 110,000 liters of diesel oil were spilled into Gale Pass, devastating critical marine harvesting areas. The result has impacted Haíłzaqv’s food security, economy, and cultural practices to this day.

Haíłzaqv Nation has since been taking action to protect their territory and coastlines across Canada. Their legal challenge focuses on proper compensation for damages caused by the catastrophic Nathan E. Stewart incident. In addition, a win could toughen oil spill regulations from coast to coast to coast across Canada and set a precedent for asserting that Aboriginal title applies to marine environments—specifically to the foreshore (intertidal zone) and seabed—not just over dry land. It would strengthen Haíɫzaqv jurisdiction so they can manage their territory according to their own laws.

The Haíłzaqv people have been faced with ten years of injustice since the spill. They deserve justice. Donate to support their legal action now at

Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation is taking Canada, the Ship-source Pollution Fund, and British Columbia to court. The case focuses on proper compensation for damages caused by the catastrophic Nathan E. Stewart incident that spilled toxic fuels into Haíɫzaqv marine harvesting areas. Are you in?

10/08/2026

This October 13th marks ten years since the devastating Nathan E. Stewart spill in Haíłzaqv (Heiltsuk) waters on the central coast of British Columbia. The years since then have been marked by profound loss, but also incredible resilience and a growing movement for justice.

The Canadian government refused to fairly compensate Haíłzaqv Nation for cultural losses, so Haíłzaqv took them and the ship’s owner to court in 2018.

And while the ship’s owner settled with Haíłzaqv Nation earlier this year, the Canadian government continues to drag its heels. The case continues to this day, requiring vast time, effort, and resources from a Nation already dealing with the severe impacts of the spill.

We’re calling on RAVEN supporters and people all over the country to sign the pledge of solidarity at

Sign the pledge and add your voice as we support Haíɫzaqv Nation in their pursuit of justice.

10/06/2026

🚨SAVE THE DATE 🚨

RAVEN has been following this trial closely, as it was heard alongside the RAVEN-supported Misdzi Yikh v Canada case.

This fall, history will be made in a Vancouver courtroom. On October 26, 2026, 15 young Canadians are taking their government to court for the first-ever federal youth-led climate trial in Canadian history. ⚖️🌍

We are proud to amplify the youth plaintiffs as they raise their voices not only for Canada but our collective global future.

La Rose v. His Majesty the King isn't asking for a political compromise; it's asking Canada to answer for what the science says and what the Constitution demands.

Mark your calendars, follow along, and spread the word. This is a historic moment that will shape the future for generations to come. ✊

Spread the word using the toolkit: ourchildrenstrust.org/canadatrial-toolkit

Sign up for trial updates: bit.ly/canada-signup

The youth plaintiffs are supported by and

10/01/2026

Campaign Update: Kebaowek First Nation has issued a decision withholding its Free, Prior and Informed Consent on a nuclear waste facility in Chalk River. The Nation has stopped further consultation due to failures of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in upholding their legal responsibilities.

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Kebaowek First Nation has issued a decision withholding its Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) on a nuclear waste facility in Chalk River. The Nation has stopped further consultation due to failures of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in upho...

10/01/2026

Join us on November 12th at 5pm PT (6pm MT, 8pm ET) for RAVEN’s Book Club as we discuss “The End of This World: Climate Justice in So-Called Canada.”

The book features writing from many authors, including Crystal Lameman, the litigation representative for the Beaver Lake Cree Nation’s legal challenge that RAVEN supports!

Registration is free. Donations support Beaver Lake Cree Nation’s legal challenge. Register to join the discussion now at

RAVEN’s next virtual book club will be discussing “The End of This World: Climate Justice...

09/28/2026

Yesterday was World Rivers Day. Twisting and flowing, the river whispers stories from the land if you take a moment to sit and listen. Each droplet, a precious piece of knowledge, nourishment, and life.

The protection of these waters is of the utmost importance. The plants that grow in and around her streambeds, the animals that swim in her waters and drink from her shores and float on her surface, and the people who gather, play, and hunt on, in, and around her rely on the river for their survival. We are not separate from the river but deeply interconnected. And any harm that comes to her comes to us as well; we cannot forget that.

Three RAVEN-supported legal cases know this at their core: protecting the rivers is inextricable from protecting each other. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Grassy Narrows First Nation, and Kebaowek First Nation.

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Twisting and flowing, the river whispers stories from the land if you take a moment to sit and listen. Each droplet, a precious piece of knowledge, nourishment, and life. Her waters run across the earth’s surface, branching into veins and arteries and capillaries, serving the same purpose as the b...

09/25/2026

An estimated 9,000 people showed up to march alongside Grassy Narrows First Nations in yesterday's River Run. The Grassy Narrows community has been faced with a decades-long mercury crisis, and the crowd yesterday shows that they have our solidarity — together, we are making this fight for justice something governments can’t ignore.

Listen to Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows community member, as she calls on governments to come and witness the injustice and then take action to heal the harms their governments have done and continue to do.

RAVEN is still matching funds for Grassy Narrows’ legal challenge that aims to see justice for the mercury crisis. Donate now via the link in our bio, and your impact will be doubled.

09/23/2026

We are so grateful to see such a large turn out in support of this small community. Donate to DOUBLE your impact to Grassy Narrows' campaign! LINK IN BIO or raventrust.com/grassy-narrows! Free Grassy

09/23/2026

Today we are marching alongside Grassy Narrows as they demand justice for decades of mercury poisoning in their community. Nation members have travelled approximately 2000km to Yoronto to hold the Federal and Provincial governments accountable.

We are DOUBLING all donations to their campaign right now. Please consider making a donation today with the link in bio or at raventrust.com/grassy-narrows