In case Prime Minister Harper and the Government of Canada are confused about the demands of the First Nations, Defenders of the Land — the predecessor to Idle No More — lays it out in a handy twelve point list... more →
With indigenous protests, demonstrations and blockades erupting across Canada recently, many might be wondering what’s the deal? Canada endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2010. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo a year ago in a Crown First Nations Summit. What more... more →
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is now in the 21st day of her hunger strike, her demand to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper having so far fallen on deaf ears. It now seems that the chances of Spence becoming a martyr for her people (and thus all indigenous people) is looming menacingly on the horizon... more →
Ryan Drum at Island Herbs on Waldron Island is an interesting guy. I actually met him once in 1975 when he was kayacking and I was boating. His article on medicinal uses of seaweeds is highly informative and motivating. I can’t wait to try some kelp sprinkles in my next cioppino, seaweed sprinkles in my... more →
In Colonialism and the Green Economy, Daniel C. Marotta and Jennifer Coute-Marotta report on the reality of the REDD carbon market scheme in Chiapas, where the Mexican government is relocating independent communities from the forest to camps created through UN Millenium Development programs designed for the benefit of carbon polluters in the United States. Contrived... more →
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