Support growing for Beatrice Hunter
Protests in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. John’s, Rigolet and Ottawa cap off a week of calls from across Canada for the release of incarcerated Inuk grandmother and land protector.
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Amnesty International investigating Beatrice Hunter’s incarceration
Province, federal government and Nalcor all have a hand in the incarceration of the Inuk grandmother and land protector, says Amnesty spokesperson.
I choose not to be assimilated and oppressed: Beatrice Hunter
Inuk grandmother and land protector speaks out from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary.
Inuk grandmother jailed after refusing to stay away from Muskrat Falls
"I have to be brave for her," says 23-year-old son of Beatrice Hunter, who is described as a "family-oriented" person who would "never hurt a fly."
Truth first, then reconciliation
Some say the premier must do more to understand the lived experiences of Indigenous people and communities in this province if he is sincere about reconciliation.
“I have nothing else left to lose”: Mud Lake leader to Nalcor
Locals debate whether, and how, to stop Muskrat Falls before any further damage is done.
Cop behind violent Muskrat Falls arrest named ‘Officer of the Year’
"I’ll never ever forget his face," says Rigolet resident Emily Wolfrey, shocked by news that RCMP Cpl. Troy Bennett was named "Officer of the Year" by Crime Stoppers NL on Friday.
Penashue resumes protest of Muskrat Falls
Innu Elder Elizabeth Penashue is back outside the main gate of the Muskrat Falls hydro project following the flooding of one downstream community.
Land protectors see renewed support in wake of new charges
Amid claims of double standards, questions of politics, justice and reconciliation remain unanswered.
Women’s, Indigenous, labour leaders underwhelmed by federal budget
The Trudeau Government's 2017 budget has left some wondering if the Liberals intend to address the crises of economic and gender inequality and First Nations housing.