Reconciliation & Sustainability

Indigenous teachings offer insights into creating a more harmonious relationship with nature, which would reduce the risk of future pandemics

'No matter what happens we will stand and we will fight, and we will keep pushing for solutions' *Corrected

OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn't expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous Peoples, but it's clear he's willing to learn.

Two weeks ago, I returned to Montreal after spending a few days on #1492LandBackLane. If you don’t know what that is, that’s probably because the media doesn...

We are at a crossroads. Over the last year, climate marches and the XR Weeks of Rebellion have brought the climate crisis into a momentary spotlight. However...

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

With climate and environmental movements still dominated by white activists and non-profit staff, there has been a growing movement of Indigenous-centred organizing addressing climate change, fighting pipelines, and engaging in militant forms of direct action. While mainstream environmental movements remain cen- tred on a single-based issue, Indigenous organizing has focused on decolonization, land back, and sovereignty with the struggle to fight climate change and fight for a just transition. Exploring the role of white and non-Indigenous settlers in building power and support, Eriel Tchekwie Deranger offers insight into the current struggles against environmental devastation. This interview took place on Oct 17, 2021, and was conducted by Lana Goldberg. Many thanks to Amelia Spedaliere for transcribing the interview.

The political economy of migrant labour in Canada’s agricultural industry

Historically, Black and Indigenous trans women were honoured within our communities. Today, Land Back means undoing transmisogyny in our movements and restoring the cultural importance of non-colonial gender identities.

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Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research has linked the body's immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions.

We play a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and service providers across the province

Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Alika Lafontaine and Denise McCuaig, an executive director with Healthcare Excellence Canada, talk about the ongoi...

Covering every roof with solar panels could cover most of the world's electricity needs - and eliminate all fossil electricity generation too

Did you know 95% of your body's serotonin—the "happy hormone"—is produced in your gut? A balanced gut microbiome can enhance mood, boost cognitive function, and reduce stress-related disorders.

The election is behind us and Mark Carney is now the elected prime minister of Canada with a slim minority. There are now questions about how long his govern...

A new generation of Indigenous voters is rising — informed, passionate, and ready to be heard.

Indigenous Youth Roots is a national Indigenous youth-led organization that collaborates with communities from coast to coast to coast.

Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods. Mission: We are Canada's most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all.

More and more states are choosing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day.

The Conservatives and Liberals both continue colonial approaches to Indigenous rights. But one is clearly worse than the other

The Art of Becoming Ecologists in a Dying World By Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan   This is a modified excerpt from The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back Our Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists, published by The New Press (2024). The book looks at how sustainability has become elitist, and what a different practice of […]