“We Need Peace”: NL Kashmiris Await News of Loved Ones

“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart, what is resonating is humanitarianism.”
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart, what is resonating is humanitarianism.”
Back in the spring of 2009 there was a committee meeting. According to the meeting notes, members of the Police
Those who assembled on Saturday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en are among thousands taking part in ongoing blockades and demonstrations across
Owning a private motor vehicle no more accords you rights to extra public space than owning real estate accords you
“When we are tempted to group people into categories, let us fight that temptation, and get to know our friends instead. Let us challenge the instinct to judge.”
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
The act of solidarity comes less than a week after the Quebec Mosque Shooting and American President Donald Trump's executive
Solidarity actions with Muslim Canadians being organized in St. John’s and cities across Canada on Friday.
An interview with the 2016 N.L. Human Rights Award recipient.
With the premier out of the picture, it is harder to hide the hungry abyss at the heart of Newfoundland
In his own words, Dwight Ball reflects on his resignation, achievements, and legacy as the 13th Premier of Newfoundland and
Those who assembled on Saturday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en are among thousands taking part in ongoing blockades and demonstrations across
Independent reporter to appear in court over same coverage N.L. Human Rights Commission has cited as the reason for his nomination.
If Andrew Furey wants to sell himself as a political leader who can make tough decisions in these difficult times,
Journalism is fundamental to keeping our society and democratic way of life alive as it too faces unprecedented stresses from
With the premier out of the picture, it is harder to hide the hungry abyss at the heart of Newfoundland
Pam Palmater, one of Canada’s top lawyers, says the federal government must intervene.
With the premier out of the picture, it is harder to hide the hungry abyss at the heart of Newfoundland
In his own words, Dwight Ball reflects on his resignation, achievements, and legacy as the 13th Premier of Newfoundland and
Those who assembled on Saturday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en are among thousands taking part in ongoing blockades and demonstrations across
The terrorist attacks in Paris will shape the evolution of our security and privacy environments and accelerate profound effects on the way we interact and live. As a society we have a responsibility to understand what an event like Paris means and how we can best protect ourselves against such violence—and worse—in the future.
Supporting a fiscally irresponsible P3 “solution” for wastewater defers true costs and make immediate budgets look more 'responsible.' Is that
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
The findings and recommendations of the MMIWG Report may be dismissed, but its charge of genocide cannot be ignored.
The white poppy symbolizes grief for all victims of war, civilian as well as military, regardless of nationality. It also represents opposition to war and determination to work against the causes of war. Today it is relevant as ever in a Canada newly committed to humanitarianism and peacekeeping.
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
Why is the United States always fighting a war somewhere? Could it be because war is profitable? Harper’s magazine, in
A renegotiated NAFTA that satisfies Trump would benefit the U.S. -- but only its abrogation would benefit most Canadians.
As unprecedented numbers marched in St. John’s annual Pride parade Sunday, participants past and present reflect on LGBTQ struggles, achievements and the road ahead. (With files from Hans Rollmann.)
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
You’re probably wondering why a person would create such a tiny space for themselves, this prison cell. Well, why does
Growing up bisexual in the Big Land made me who I am. Never once did it make me feel small
Documentary films by local people in Palestine and Israel give us the stories, images, and perspectives left out of the mainstream media
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
As Canadian citizens and as human beings we should be compelled to stand up for the Palestinians of the West
"When we are tempted to group people into categories, let us fight that temptation, and get to know our friends
Newfoundland and Labrador is renowned for its talented arts and crafts scene. So why is it being increasingly outsourced to China?
Is corporate concentration a central part of the province’s long-term strategy for the fishery? How does that benefit Newfoundlanders and
There was something weird spotted in the sky above Main Brook on Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula in January 2020.
“By supporting one another, we all do better. I think that’s part of the magic of Newfoundland and Labrador’s arts
A junior high school teacher is hoping a pioneering teaching resource she developed while in university will be supported by the provincial Department of Education and used in classrooms around the province
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the lack of political debate on the future of the offshore means the body politic is
Two months after a mistrial was declared in the Snelgrove case, a panel convened in St. John’s to demand justice
Is corporate concentration a central part of the province’s long-term strategy for the fishery? How does that benefit Newfoundlanders and
Violence against Aboriginal women is not just about Aboriginal women; it is equally about those who commit the violence and the societal values and cultural attitudes that allow it to be commonplace
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
Is there a progressive answer to how Newfoundland & Labrador's debt could be managed while avoiding crippling austerity?
A modest proposal: that crime is not stopped by terrorizing a city with a guerilla marketing campaign aimed at encouraging
Loretta Saunders’ sister launches ‘homicide survivor’ blog in the wake of yet another murder of an Indigenous woman in Canada. Meanwhile, Conservatives announce what critics are calling an inadequate strategy to address violence against Indigenous women.
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
Nature abhors a vacuum and when the attention economy is starved of real information it will begin to produce and
Last Wednesday, after a meeting with heads of government, health officials, police, and even the local fire department, Joe Dicker
The renowned Canadian scientist and activist speaks with The Independent in advance of what could be his final national tour, which begins tonight in St. John’s
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the lack of political debate on the future of the offshore means the body politic is
Changing climates and municipal regulations may have unpredictable effects on the island’s black bear—also known as 'dump bear'—population.
The time has come for Newfoundland and Labrador to seize the opportunity to be a national leader and set ourselves
In order to change the statistics we need to change the conversation
Two months after a mistrial was declared in the Snelgrove case, a panel convened in St. John’s to demand justice
Is corporate concentration a central part of the province’s long-term strategy for the fishery? How does that benefit Newfoundlanders and
We need to make it clear that the status quo isn’t enough. It is time for things in this province
Newfoundland and Labrador may be a so-called ‘have’ province, but despite the record corporate profits from our natural resource industries, thousands of minimum wage workers are living on or below the poverty line
Food charity is putting a band-aid on a deadly and insidious gangrene—which corporate power and government inaction allows to fester
Do we, as a society, accept that there are people in our province who work full time for wages that
Newfoundland & Labrador will be clawing back income support from anyone who received CERB. Advocates fear this will increase poverty
“The four day gathering aims to create a common front among the many diverse movements fighting for rights, for justice, and for the environment.”
Two months after a mistrial was declared in the Snelgrove case, a panel convened in St. John’s to demand justice
The events triggered by Covid-19 are diagnostic of fragile social arrangements that we have lacked the ability to discuss for
Those who assembled on Saturday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en are among thousands taking part in ongoing blockades and demonstrations across
As Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza, killing more civilians each day, people worldwide are beginning to see through the propaganda and Western media bias
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
As Canadian citizens and as human beings we should be compelled to stand up for the Palestinians of the West
"When we are tempted to group people into categories, let us fight that temptation, and get to know our friends
More and more Canadians are speaking out against the Israeli military’s “massacre” of Palestinians, and condemning the Harper Government’s unwavering support for Israel
Supporting a fiscally irresponsible P3 “solution” for wastewater defers true costs and make immediate budgets look more 'responsible.' Is that
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
The findings and recommendations of the MMIWG Report may be dismissed, but its charge of genocide cannot be ignored.
The LGB and Trans rights movements have evolved both together and separately. Pride Week is an opportunity to celebrate and discuss the similarities and differences shared by members of each
“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart,
You’re probably wondering why a person would create such a tiny space for themselves, this prison cell. Well, why does
Growing up bisexual in the Big Land made me who I am. Never once did it make me feel small