Complaints Commission finds RCMP C-IRG exclusion zones and checkpoints at Fairy Creek were unreasonable

Photo from EJ Atlas by Mike Graeme www.mikegraeme.ca. The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) has issued a statement today that highlights it has “published a summary of its final report on the RCMP’s handling of a public complaint regarding enforcement of a civil injunction covering the Read more…

Maya K’iche’ defender Lucía Ixchíu on extractivism in Guatemala; notes the support of PBI in Berlin and Hamburg

Photo of Lucía Ixchíu from Latin America Bureau by Eliana Lafone. Lucía Ixchíu describes herself as: “K’iche, tree of the Forest, anti-patriarchal, cultural manager, journalist and indigenous storyteller, architect (Mayan in exile).” In this interview with Linda Etchart for Latin America Bureau, “Lucía explains that Guatemalan Indigenous peoples continue to Read more…

PBI-Honduras accompanies CEHPRODEC on a visit to communities in the municipality of San Esteban in Olancho

On July 12, PBI-Honduras posted: “In recent days, we accompanied @Cehprodechn on a visit to communities in the municipality of San Esteban (Olancho). We highlight the tireless work of CEHPRODEC to promote food sovereignty and #agroecology in the communities of the department of #Olancho.” In October 2019, Defensores en linea reported: Read more…

PBI-Mexico amplifies RSDH call for the release of Indigenous Ocumicho environmental defender María de la Cruz

PBI-Mexico has posted: “From PBI we express our concern about the arbitrary detention of the environmental defender María de la Cruz, Councillor of the Ocumicho Communal Council and delegate of the CNI [National Indigenous Congress]. We call on the competent authorities to guarantee their comprehensive protection.” This follows the Human Read more…

Da’naxda’xw-Awaetlala land defender Rainbow Eyes sentenced to 60 days in jail

Photo: Rainbow Eyes outside the Nanaimo courthouse with supporters just prior to sentencing on April 24. Photo by Jordan Davidson/Nanaimo News NOW. Da’naxda’xw-Awaetlala land defender Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was sentenced this week to 60 days in jail for her participation in the peaceful blockades against Teal Read more…

Nehirowisiw land defenders establish blockade to stop clearcutting on unceded Nitaskinan territory in northern Quebec

Photo by Franklin Lopez. On April 9, Nehirowisiw (Atikamekw) land defenders set up a blockade in Opiticiwan to safeguard their ancestral lands of Nitaskinan from logging. Ricochet has previously noted: “The Atikamekw Nation, which represents close to 6,700 people spread over three reserves — Opitciwan, Wemotaci and Manawan — occupies Read more…