Journalism Longread

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.

February 25, 2021

# Nunatukavut

Ball criticizes feds on food insecurity in northern communities

Premier's comments on food security in Canada's north "totally hypocritical," says jailed NunatuKavut Elder and land protector.

July 30, 2017

NunatuKavut elder says he’s not eating in prison

Elder and land protector Eldred Davis, 66, has been imprisoned since July 21.

July 29, 2017

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…

May 27, 2017

Land protectors see renewed support in wake of new charges

Amid claims of double standards, questions of politics, justice and reconciliation remain unanswered.

April 15, 2017

Muskrat Occupation: Government urged to fasttrack meetings

Demands have not changed; RCMP confirms reinforcements arriving; hunger strikes add urgency to meeting with government.

October 23, 2016

To Each Their Own

Thank you, Land Protectors of Labrador

We have all learned something important from the courage of Labradorians

October 23, 2016

“We hold Muskrat Falls”

Land protectors storm site, win temporary halt to flooding.

October 22, 2016

To Each Their Own

Muskrat Falls and Canada’s promise of reconciliation

The RCMP and the federal government need to consider their next steps very carefully.

October 19, 2016

Nalcor injunction, arrests fuel movement to stop Muskrat Falls

Crown energy corporation issues injunction against land protectors that leads to violent arrest, as NunatuKavut breathes fire into growing grassroots movement.

October 17, 2016

Power and Dissent

The Muskrat Falls rebellion and Labrador independence

Boondoggle hydro project could see Labrador go its own way from Newfoundland.

October 14, 2016

Leaders absent from ‘People’s March for Representation’

"This is not the time to be sitting on a fence,” says grassroots organizer who wants Muskrat Falls stopped.

October 13, 2016

“There will be on the ground action”: Town of Cartwright

Mayor says if Nalcor tries to bring transformers for Muskrat Falls through the town's port, residents will do "whatever it takes" to stop them.

October 13, 2016