Indigenous Rights
Statement of Solidarity with the Mi’kmaq Livelihood Fishery
The federal government recently announced conditions regulating the Mi’kmaq livelihood fishery. These conditions propose to limit the livelihood fishery to ...
The Council mourns the loss of world-renowned ecologist David Schindler
This past Thursday, March 4, 2021, the world lost Dr. David Schindler, “Canada’s leading ecologist.” The Council extends its condolences to his friends and ...
Hindsight: 2020 Part 2 – climate policy, fossil fuel industry and land defense
While 2020 will always be remembered for the horrifying impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many lessons to be ...
How we respond to threats against democracy
I was horrified by the scenes of violence that unfolded in Washington, D.C. Witnessing the violent interruption of democratic proceedings ...
Does accountability delayed mean accountability denied?
After years of stalling, the RCMP has finally been rebuked for stomping on the rights of peaceful protesters in 2013: ...
NEWS: Clearwater to be sold to coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations, Premium Brands Holding
Late yesterday, the Membertou First Nation announced that Clearwater Seafoods is set to be sold to a coalition of Mik’maq ...
DFO is taking Mi’kmaq fishers’ traps in St Peter’s Bay, Unama’ki (Cape Breton, NS)
In mid-October, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) seized around 200 lobster traps from Mi’kmaq fishers in Unama’ki (Cape ...
Policing protest: a double standard
In the past week we’ve seen shocking acts of violence and vandalism in the St. Mary’s Bay area of Nova ...
