Posts Tagged "nation to nation"
Historic Supreme Court Decision Enriches Us All
June 27, 2014
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision recognizing the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s Aboriginal title is an important step towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
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Joint Review Panel report on proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline Project downplays Indigenous and ecological concerns
December 24, 2013
Despite overwhelming opposition from First Nations and their allies, the Joint Review Panel has given the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project conditional approval.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: Relationships
August 28, 2013
As we ride along the St. Lawrence River, a guiding force of nature flowing beside us, it is a reminder of what we are all doing here, of our inherent rights and inherent responsibilities as human beings. It comes up…
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The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: The Roots of Governance
August 22, 2013
Nation to Nation tour members were given a thorough introduction to the history and current situation of governance in Akwesasne, while looking at the importance of the struggle to maintain their sovereignty. Hear from Shara Francis-Hearne of the Mohawk Council…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Nation to Nation Bike Tour: the Movie
August 8, 2013
A video has been produced capturing the beginning of the Nation to Nation Bike Tour, the team’s formative stay in Akwesasne. It allows us to see some of the cultural experiences and speakers who prepared the team for their indigenous…
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Akwesasne Photo Journal
August 8, 2013
We’ve dug up some photos to give a clearer picture of the Nation to Nation Team’s four and a half days in Akwesasne, getting to know each other and being hosted and enlightened by the community members who came forward…
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The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: A Decolonization Journey
July 29, 2013
Katy Quinn, KAIROS’ Indigenous Rights Program Coordinator, is riding on (and co-facilitating) the Nation to Nation Bike Tour, a joint project between KAIROS and the Otesha Project, in collaboration with the Mohawk community of Akwesasne. From July 27th to August…
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Nation to Nation Bike Tour update- Akwesasne playing a key role as the launch community
July 16, 2013
Very soon, the first-ever KAIROS and Otesha Nation to Nation Bike Tour gets underway! 12 Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth will start in Akwesasne and end in Tyendinaga, Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) communities that share the waters of the St Lawrence and Lake…
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