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I have followed Paula Bennett’s political career with some interest. Her attempts to become a Westie I thought were ridiculous but in John Key’s National his caucus had to look like all of us so the effort, misguided as it was, was worth it. Since leaving Parliament she has augmented stints as a real estate […]

The explosive growth of extractive operations around the world often plays out on indigenous people’s lands without their consent, thus causing irreparable harm to their livelihoods, cultures, languages and lives.

For most Québec residents, there is broad consensus that French should be protected. But many of us believe that multilingualism need not threaten French.

This week, Indigenous communities from across the globe will continue to gather at the U.N. to discuss the effects of climate change, culture and language preservation and human rights. In its 21st year, the forum provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous leaders to advocate for respecting Indigenous land, rights and culture and create recommendations for the U.N. and member states. Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee Tribe in Oklahoma attended one of the first sessions at the forum this year and spoke about the harm of boarding schools on Indigenous people.