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“End corporate sponsorship of our arts institutions by genocidal corporations”

The Canadian Museum of Civilisation has announced it is “proud” to have struck a sponsorship deal with the tar sands lobby group, CAPP.

Newfoundland Halts Fracking

As First Nations continue to fight fracking in New Brunswick, the neighbouring provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has halted the controversial drilling technique.

Burma Auctions “Crown Jewels”

Over 60 foreign companies are preparing to bid for rights to explore for oil or gas in 30 offshore fields in the latest bidding round in Burma, described by the Financial Times as one of the most exciting for years.

250 Years On, Idle No More’s Day of Action Begins

From Canada to Honolulu, from New York to London over fifty events are taking place today in support of the Canadian indigenous rights movement, Idle No More's global day of action, entitled #Oct7Proclaim!

Let The Tar Sands Healing Begin

Later today, the 4th Annual Healing Walk will take place near Fort McMurray in Alberta in Canada.

New Amazon Oil Threat

On the same day that Peru declares a State of Emergency over oil pollution in the Amazon, the Ecuadorians offer 3 million hectares of pristine forest to the Chinese to explore for oil.

Idle No More Activist Gets Death Threat

The Canadian press is reporting that an Idle No More organiser has contacted the police after receiving a package containing death threats.

Legal Precedent Set as Shell Found Guilty in the Hague

The fact that a Dutch court has found Shell guilty in its home country will now set a huge precedent for further claims.

Idle No More to Target Tar Sands

Idle No More leaders are vowing to shut down Alberta’s only major highway to the dirty tar sands.

“Smoking Gun” Research Reveals Tar Sands Cancer Legacy

The latest disturbing scientific research shows that cancer-causing pollutants are linked to the tar sands.