Carcross/Tagish First Nation bans controversial fracking practices in Traditional Territory
CARCROSS, YT, Dec. 9, 2013 – The Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) will remain a beacon of environmental purity. On December 5, the General Council ratified a…
Algonquins of Barriere Lake Stop Unauthorized Forestry Operations On Their Territory Until Agreements Respected
Barriere Lake, Quebec – Today the Algonquins of Barriere Lake non-violently stopped forestry operations that are devastating their lands in Western Quebec. On November 24 the Chief and Council of…
Seals and Sealing Network Reacts to WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Ruling Concerning European Ban
OTTAWA, Nov. 25, 2013 – Canada’s sealing community today condemned a report issued by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel that upholds a current ban on seal products throughout the European…
Northern Superior Resources Inc. Elaborates on Legal Action Against the Government of Ontario in an Open Letter to Stakeholders
SUDBURY, ONTARIO – Nov. 18, 2013 – Northern Superior Resources Inc. (NSR) (TSX VENTURE:SUP) CEO Thomas Morris today issued an Open Letter to stakeholders elaborating on the legal action against…
Bold Ventures and Lac Des Milles Lacs First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding – Bold Updates Quebec Activities
Toronto, Ontario November 12th, 2013 – Bold Ventures Inc. (BOL:TSX.V) (the “Company” or “Bold”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Lac…
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation in Solidarity With Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq Right to Prior Free, Prior and Informed Consent to Development on Their Traditional Territory
KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHINABE, QUEBEC – Oct. 21, 2013 – The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation stands in solidarity with the Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq. Kitigan Zibi denounces the Government of New Brunswick’s and…
In Fracturing, Unity: Reflection on the Situation in Elsipogtog
October 18, 2013 On September 30, members of Elsipogtog First Nation and their allies began a blockade to prevent SWN Resources Canada from conducting exploratory seismic testing on Elsipogtog territory. …
The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with anti-shale gas protesters in Kent County, NB
Media Release October 17, 2013 Ottawa, ON – The Council of Canadians denounces the excessive use of violence by the RCMP and stands in solidarity with those in Rexton, New…
UBCIC Denounces Canada’s Brutal Assault on Elsipogtog
News Release. October 17, 2013 (Coast Salish Territory – Vancouver, BC) The UBCIC Executive and the UBCIC Chiefs Council stand in full support with Elsipogtog community and leadership in their…
Premier’s message regarding protest
Office of the Premier 17 October 2013 MONCTON (GNB) – Premier David Alward today issued the following statement:I am deeply troubled that violence has erupted at a protest site on…
