Wet’suwet’en
Axe-Wielding Mob Totally Wrecked a Pipeline Construction Site, Police Claim
About 20 masked people allegedly caused millions of dollars worth of damage at the Coastal GasLink site. But it's unclear how such a big group got in and out of such a remote area without being caught.
Pipeline Company Wants Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders to ‘Prove’ They’re Indigenous
Coastal GasLink is likely trying to weaken Indigenous claims to the land, experts say.
RCMP Arrests Dozens of Land Defenders, and 2 Journalists, at Wet’suwet’en Standoff
It’s the third year in a row police have enforced injunctions in the area using militarized force.
Pipeline Workers Are Scaring Indigenous Elders Away From Their Own Lands
Indigenous folks—even those who aren’t on the front lines of pipeline battles—report regular harassment and intimidation. But they’re going on their land anyway.
Governments That Are Occupying Land Are Criminalizing Indigenous Peoples for Occupying Land
States and provinces are passing laws criminalizing protests against fossil fuels. “This onslaught of legislation is a direct result of the people uprising,” said one land defender.
Indigenous Land Defenders Left Wondering Why Twitter Suspended Their Accounts
Two accounts run by Wet’suwet’en land defenders were shut down this week by Twitter, which claimed it was a mistake.
First Nations Call For Massive Resource Projects to Be Shut Down During Pandemic
The coronavirus "actually reminded me of first contact when we didn't have disease and it was brought to us—like smallpox."
There’s Still No Deal in Wet’suwet’en But Pipeline Construction Is Ongoing
Nearly one month later, a proposed title deal is still not signed and pipeline opponents are calling for a shutdown, citing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wet’suwet’en People to Decide on Proposed Deal With Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett called the arrangement a milestone in the history of Canada.
Wet’suwet’en Isn’t Just About a Pipeline, but Keeping Indigenous Women Safe
Evidence shows a link between the presence of resource extraction workers who live in temporary 'man camps' and violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Police Make Arrests at Tyendinaga Mohawk-led Rail Blockade in Ontario
Wet'suwet'en supporters remained on scene after their Sunday night deadline to remove the blockade passed. OPP moved in early Monday morning.
Justin Trudeau Says Rail Barricades 'Need to Come Down Now'
Canada's prime minister has called on Indigenous leaders including the Wet'suwet'en Nation to not stand in the way of reconciliation with Canada.