Draft (Alberta) Land Use Plan Infringes Treaty 8
Posted: April 12, 2011Draft Land Use Plan Infringes Treaty 8 First Nations in Oil Sands Region say that the Lower...Read More
Aboriginal Rights
Many aboriginal groups are being left out of the process and run over in the race for development of the tar sands. First Nations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories have claimed that traditional lands are being destroyed for tar sands exploration and extraction, and First Nations are not being included, or properly compensated for their lost and destroyed lands and water supplies.
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Aboriginal Rights Articles
Draft Land Use Plan Infringes Treaty 8 First Nations in Oil Sands Region say that the Lower...Read More
Tar Sands: First Nations Reject Enbridge Pipeline Equity Offer - “Your Money is No Good To Us.”
Posted: February 16, 2011For Immediate Release: Feb. 16, 2011 Tar Sands: First Nations Reject Enbridge Pipeline Equity...Read More
10 Indigenous Stuggles that Canadian Climate and Environmental Activists should support
Posted: November 4, 2010Climate Justice Montreal put together a list of stuggles for Columbus day last month that showcases...Read More
Canada Opens Protected Lands to Mining Dehcho Take Legal Action
Posted: November 1, 2010November 1, 2010--The federal government has terminated the protection of the ecologically...Read More
Interview Regarding Enbridge Profile
Posted: June 9, 2010Check out the recent interview with Polaris Institute Research Coordinator, Richard Girard, about...Read More
First Nations groups tell Enbridge they don't want pipeline on their land
Posted: May 6, 2010Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press, May 6, 2010, CALGARY - Enbridge Inc. aims to file a regulatory...Read More
A Community Based Video by Rebecca Garrett and the DEHCHO First Nations
Posted: May 5, 2010If you are in Ottawa join the film screening and discussion about the film: "Fighting For Our...Read More
Alberta First Nations To Deliver Message about Tar Sands Abuses at UN Forum on Indigenous Issues
Posted: April 23, 2010April 23, New York City –George Poitras, former chief of the Mikisew Cree of Alberta, and Clayton...Read More
Alberta First Nations Take Legal Stand on Oil Sands
Posted: April 12, 2010April 9, 2010-- Peace River Alberta Two more Alberta First Nations are seeking the assistance of...Read More
Protest of “Alberta Clipper” Pipeline planned
Posted: March 31, 2010Indigenous Environmental Network, Press Release(Cass Lake, MN) , March 30, 2010-- A protest is...Read More
Corporate Profile of ENBRIDGE! Read it now and watch an interview featuring Richard Girard discussing the profile.
Windsor Community Roundtable--A Case Study Find out how one community in Ontario has generated local action and awareness around the tar sands developments. Your community could be next! Check it out
"TAR SANDS SHOWDOWN" by, Tony Clarke is now available for purchase! Buy it here.
Check out Tony Clarke on YouTube talking about the tar sands.
Toxic Trail Exposure: Youth Delegation Tracks Tar Sands in Great Lakes Region A report by the Polaris Institute that summarizes the findings and recommendations of 10 Ontario youth who traveled to Sarnia, Detroit and Windsor in August 2009. Read the Report
The Polaris Institute has created a series of 10 factsheets on different issues associated with tar sands development Read the Factsheets
11 Million Litres a Day: The Tar Sands' Leaking Legacy A report from Environmental Defence Read the Report
Financing of fossil fuels and renewable energy by Canadian banks A report by RainForest Action Network Read The Report
Pumped up: How Canada subsidizes fossil fuels at the expense of green alternatives KAIROS released a report on federal government subsidies to the oil and gas sector, including the tar sands. Read More
Federal Government Missing in Action on Most Destructive Project on Earth – the Tar Sands [February 2008] A report from Environmental Defence highlighting the downstream effects of tar sands development. Read More