Jen Wilton

Golden Years Go Grey

Jen Wilton — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:26:06 +0000

Canada's pension fund heavily invested in dirty coal

London, UK—When many Canadians think about their pensions, they think about a long-deserved break, a chance to relax, a well-earned "thank you" for a lifetime of hard work. But the money that funds their monthly retirement cheques is dirtier than they realize, with links to some of the most destructive and polluting companies in the world.

Idle No More Takes Root in Aotearoa

dawn — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:24:38 +0000

Māori activist Marama Davidson on self-determination and solidarity

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND—Poetry readings, public discussions and direct actions have breathed new life into Idle No More, the Indigenous movement that spread like wildfire across Canada beginning in December 2012.

Idle No More Beyond Borders

SandraCuffe — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:20:49 +0000

KI First Nation finds common ground at Mesoamerican gathering against mining

CAPULÁLPAM DE MÉNDEZ, MEXICO—The presence of a representative of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation at a Mexican anti-mining event has helped to strengthen international solidarity between Indigenous activists inspired by Idle No More.