Author: leena

At Jody Wilson-Raybould’s first major public speech as the new federal government’s minister of justice, she invoked the concept of balance, referring to it in her traditional life, but primarily … Jody-Wilson-Raybould: balancing the scales, balancing identities

For Indigenous people in Canada, the election is an issue that divides communities. On the one hand, participation is seen as a way to influence the settler state and support … To vote or not: the issue facing Indigenous people

An Indigenous community in northwestern B.C. is caught in the aftermath of a spill at a remote mining operation, after the company failed to shut down operations even after two … Banks Island Gold refused to shut down mine after spill in remote coastal B.C.

Cindy Gladue did not consent to a violent death. Gladue, a 36-year-old Cree woman, was found dead on June 22, 2011, in a hotel off the Yellowhead Highway in Edmonton. … Cindy Gladue case: a reminder the justice system is broken for Aboriginal women

The same day his successor was announced at the Assembly of First Nations, former national chief Shawn Atleo started work for a tar sands mega-project that looks like a workaround … What part of ‘no’ does Shawn Atleo not understand?

Ricochet was started with a simple goal — to cover stories that were lacking attention and most importantly, depth, in mainstream outlets across this continent. Dedicating significant financial resources to … Why we need more Indigenous journalism – Introducing Ricochet Media’s Indigenous Reporting Fund