RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs)

Our Impact

Indigenous Peoples in Canada have some of the most powerful environmental rights in the world—but only if they can afford to uphold them in court. RAVEN works to support Indigenous Peoples in enforcing their rights and title in court to protect their lands, sovereignty, and ways of being by partnering with First Nations bringing legal actions that seek redress for violations to Indigenous land and rights. Indigenous-led litigation is sparking transformative change across Canada, and every campaign we take on is an opportunity to redefine justice through setting legal precedents that aim to return stewardship and sovereignty to First Peoples.

To date, RAVEN has funded over $25M to support the work of Indigenous access to justice and uplifted over 43 First Nation communities. Through fundraising and public education activities, RAVEN is committed to advancing Indigenous rights and taking action for our shared futures by establishing environmental legacies.

By supporting RAVEN, you are part of a movement that increases access to justice so that  Indigenous Peoples can afford to assert their rights and reclaim environmental stewardship through litigation against colonial governments and extractive corporations. What is at stake for Indigenous Peoples is at stake for everyone: basic rights to clean water and abundant lands that support ecosystems for all life and for all generations.