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06/02/2026

Last week Chief Lance Haymond and Councillor Justin Roy, alongside members of the community delegation, travelled to Ottawa to take part in the Nuclear waste management forum, organized by the Assembly of First Nations.

At the forum, they spoke on Kebaowek First Nation’s ongoing efforts — including active litigation — to protect the Kichi Sibi, known today as the Ottawa River, from a proposed nuclear waste disposal facility at Chalk River Laboratories.

The Kichi Sibi is a sacred river that supports diverse ecosystems and provides drinking water to millions of people downstream in both Ontario and Quebec. The watershed is also home to important species, including moose, black bear, wolf, lake sturgeon, turtles and critical bat species. Kebaowek leaders have raised serious concerns about the long-term risks the project poses to the watershed and species at risk.

The future of nuclear waste management and Indigenous rights being upheld in Canada is still unfolding, but a resounding message rings clear: there is incredible solidarity across Turtle Island and with Kebaowek First Nation calling for free, prior, and informed consent when it comes to storing nuclear waste on Indigenous lands.

Show your support for Kebaowek First Nation by or donating to support their legal challenge at https://raventrust.com/campaigns/kebaowek/

06/01/2026

Bid for Justice is back!

Get ready to bid in RAVEN’s silent auction from June 29th to July 31st to support our 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, book stores, 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.

Keep an eye out for item spotlights and get a few sneak peeks at raventrust.com/silent-auction/

05/29/2026

This week, Kebaowek First Nation Councillor Justin Roy and Chief Lance Haymond, alongside other community members, were in Ottawa to speak at and take part in the Nuclear Waste Management Forum organized by the Assembly of First Nations.

This gathering brought together First Nations leaders, government representatives, and others with a stake in the future of nuclear waste management to participate in facilitated dialogue that centred First Nations’ sovereignty and rights.

The future of nuclear waste management and Indigenous rights being upheld in Canada is still unfolding, but a resounding message rings clear: there is incredible solidarity across Turtle Island and with Kebaowek First Nation calling for free, prior, and informed consent when it comes to storing nuclear waste on Indigenous lands.

Donate to support Kebaowek First Nation’s legal challenge at raventrust.com/kebaowek/

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

CAMPAIGN UPDATE: The Supreme Court of Canada has accepted B.C.’s leave to appeal in the Gitxaała Nation’s landmark mineral rights and DRIPA case.

The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether B.C.’s commitments under DRIPA are legally enforceable—or merely political promises. The outcome could shape Indigenous rights, law, and resource development policy far beyond British Columbia, especially as similar legal challenges emerge in other provinces. As governments continue to fast-track industrial development across Indigenous territories, this case represents a defining test of whether consent-based decision-making will truly be respected in Canadian law.

Gitxaała Nation continues onward, and the RAVEN community will be with them every step of the way. Visit raventrust.com/gitxaala/ to find ways you can support this next phase of litigation.

05/25/2026

The Village Choir is a RAVEN Champion!

Choral Directors Oliver Swain and Claire Butterfield started The Village Choir in May 2019. Now, seven years later, there are about 200 people in The Village Choir ranging from 19 to 85 years old.

“Singing together is one of those things, like love, or any act of compassion or kindness, that shows us what our potential is as people together,” Oliver explains, “When we sing together, I think that we’re embodying the best of what it means to be human.”

The Village Choir’s impact on the community ripples outwards. They have concerts twice a year, and they take this opportunity to fundraise for the wider community. RAVEN has been lucky enough to be a recipient of their fundraising efforts twice now. On why they chose to support RAVEN’s work, both Claire and Oliver emphasize the importance of equity in the justice system, and how it doesn’t currently exist, and how they’ve seen examples of Indigenous-led litigation making a real impact for Indigenous rights over the past decade or so.

A big thank you to Claire, Oliver, and all the members of The Village Choir for their support!

Read the full blog post and get tickets to their next concert happening on May 30th at

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05/23/2026

Next week, Kebaowek First Nation leaders will travel to Ottawa to speak at the Assembly of First Nations Forum on Nuclear Waste Management, drawing national attention to one of the most significant Indigenous rights and environmental justice cases currently before the courts in Canada.

Chief Lance Haymond and Councillor Justin Roy, alongside members of the community delegation, will speak about their Nation’s ongoing efforts to protect the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa River), from a proposed nuclear waste disposal facility at Chalk River Laboratories.

“This is not only a First Nation issue,” Chief Lance Haymond has said. “It’s a human issue.”

Read the full blog post

Next week, Kebaowek First Nation leaders will travel to Ottawa to speak at the Assembly of First Nations Forum on Nuclear Waste Management, drawing national attention to one of the most significant Indigenous rights and environmental justice cases currently before the courts in Canada. Chief Lance H...

05/13/2026

RAVEN is hiring a Campaigns Specialist! If you are passionate about our mission and advocating for Indigenous rights, and social and environmental justice, we’d love to hear from you.

The Campaigns Specialist is an experienced practitioner responsible for designing and executing advocacy campaigns in partnership with Indigenous Nations to advance environmental and social justice. This role bridges strategy and implementation—leading campaign planning, shaping public narratives, supporting litigation strategies, and mobilizing public and political pressure.

Learn more and apply at

General description of the position: The Campaigns Specialist is an experienced practitioner responsible for designing...

05/05/2026

Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights