Election Chaos Latest Barrier for Indigenous People in Labrador

In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of Indigenous peoples’ rights.
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of Indigenous peoples’ rights.
We break down how the provincial election has been unfolding, how other Canadian jurisdictions approached pandemic elections, and where we
Newfoundland and Labrador may have just fumbled its way into an ultra vires election; game over on a technical foul.
"Emergency powers are still constrained by the constitution and the rule of law. It’s really hard to predict what happens
Nature abhors a vacuum and when the attention economy is starved of real information it will begin to produce and consume bullshit.
We break down how the provincial election has been unfolding, how other Canadian jurisdictions approached pandemic elections, and where we
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
Newfoundland and Labrador may have just fumbled its way into an ultra vires election; game over on a technical foul.
Last Wednesday, after a meeting with heads of government, health officials, police, and even the local fire department, Joe Dicker sat down and wrote a letter asking people to stay out of his town. The AngajukKak (or mayor) of Nain asked that anyone planning on coming to town—which sits on the north coast of Labrador in Nunatsiavut—to please consider the nature of their visit. If it wasn’t absolutely necessary, he asked that they “stay away.” The next day, the Nunatsiavut government issued its own directive, asking that all non-essential travel to and between Labrador’s Inuit communities be cancelled. “Pandemics have had catastrophic impacts in Nunatsiavut in the past, and all efforts must be taken to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus to all Labrador Inuit communities,” the release said. Nunatsiavut is under the same public health emergency as the rest of Newfoundland and Labrador, as officials scramble to…
We break down how the provincial election has been unfolding, how other Canadian jurisdictions approached pandemic elections, and where we
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
Newfoundland and Labrador may have just fumbled its way into an ultra vires election; game over on a technical foul.
The first (but forgotten) dam on Labrador’s Grand River can tell us a lot about our province’s past—and its future.
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
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Subtle!
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
Political shakeups in the Big Land sent Lela Evans & Jordan Brown to the House of Assembly. Now they’re working across party lines to shine light on Labrador.
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
So-called parachute candidates can be controversial, but they can also serve important functions—and even strengthen democracy.
Nature abhors a vacuum and when the attention economy is starved of real information it will begin to produce and
Religion, she tells me, is about structure and the power to manipulate and control. Spirituality, she suggests, is about creating sacred space.
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
Growing up bisexual in the Big Land made me who I am. Never once did it make me feel small because of who I loved.
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
Back in the spring of 2009 there was a committee meeting. According to the meeting notes, members of the Police
“I made a commitment to my people and I’m going to live and die with that commitment. I’m going to represent my people.”
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
Lake Melville is being watched closely by all three major political parties, who see potential opportunity against independent incumbent Perry
So-called parachute candidates can be controversial, but they can also serve important functions—and even strengthen democracy.
Finance Minister Tom Osborne used the words “methodical, fair and responsible” to describe the recent budget, but representatives of civil society and community organizations said that Budget 2018 failed to provide a vision for a sustainable future for Newfoundland and Labrador. Debbie Forward, head of the Nurses’ Union, referred to it as “a flat budget.” She said while there’s not a lot to be upset about, there’s not much to be excited about either. Mary Shortall, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour said she was looking for a jobs strategy from the budget, but couldn’t find one. “There’s nothing in this that indicates there’s any plan ahead for that. I didn’t see a vision in this budget for what’s going to happen for our population going forward,” she said. The March 27 budget “doesn’t inspire confidence with respect to what we have been able to observe today,”…
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
The events triggered by Covid-19 are diagnostic of fragile social arrangements that we have lacked the ability to discuss for
Melissa Best explains why she got arrested outside the Muskrat Falls site Friday.
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
If Andrew Furey wants to sell himself as a political leader who can make tough decisions in these difficult times,
Premier’s comments on food security in Canada’s north “totally hypocritical,” says jailed NunatuKavut Elder and land protector.
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
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
Let’s call it “Reconciliation Day” instead.
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
While stakeholder attendance at the lock-up was smaller than in previous years, representation changed significantly when media shaped the invite
Inuk grandmother and land protector confronts premier as Nalcor delays plans to lower Muskrat Falls reservoir levels contrary to leaders’ agreement.
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
If Andrew Furey wants to sell himself as a political leader who can make tough decisions in these difficult times,
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.
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
Province, federal government and Nalcor all have a hand in the incarceration of the Inuk grandmother and land protector, says Amnesty spokesperson.
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
When it comes to Inuk land protector Beatrice Hunter’s shameful treatment, everyone is trying to pass the buck — including those who bear ultimate responsibility.
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
Inuk grandmother and land protector speaks out from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary.
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
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.
In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of
Lake Melville is being watched closely by all three major political parties, who see potential opportunity against independent incumbent Perry
Voters do not have the ability to give properly informed consent so far in the 2021 election. That's a major
Amid claims of double standards, questions of politics, justice and reconciliation remain unanswered.
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