Sandra Cuffe

Cameco's Northern Heartbeat

SandraCuffe — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:59:24 +0000

Cameco, AREVA, NWMO, Committee for Future Generations to cross paths on Saskatchewan community tour circuit

The forecast for northern Saskatchewan this week is non-stop nuclear issues. Saskatoon-based uranium mining giant Cameco, French uranium corporation Areva, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the grassroots community-based Committee for Future Generations are all on the road visiting communities, but they are not all on the same page.

Open Consultations, Behind Closed Doors

SandraCuffe — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:20:08 +0000

Premier Brad Wall, northern community residents disagree on transparency of nuclear waste site selection process

The Saskatchewan government may have faith in the consultation process carried out by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) in its search for a site to hold highly radioactive spent fuel bundles from nuclear reactors, but affected northern community residents beg to differ.

Stopping Nuclear Waste in its Tracks

SandraCuffe — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:56:54 +0000

Communities, Indigenous organizations pass resolutions against transportation and storage of nuclear waste in Saskatchewan

Three places in northern Saskatchewan may be on the map in Canada's search for a high-level radioactive waste dump site, but the spent nuclear fuel bundles may be stopped in their tracks. Communities and Indigenous organizations along potential transport routes and beyond have been passing resolutions against nuclear waste.

Reconciliation Takes Two

SandraCuffe — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:20:33 +0000

Residential school survivors gathered in Saskatoon critical of reconciliation with Canada

Note: This article may be triggering. For immediate emotional support, the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

Nobody's Children

SandraCuffe — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:53:13 +0000

Métis Residential School Survivors Continue to Fight for Recognition

Note: This article may be triggering. For immediate emotional support, the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

Residential School Survivors Gather in Saskatoon

SandraCuffe — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:27:55 +0000

Former Students Walk to First Day of TRC National Event

Note: This article may be triggering. For immediate emotional support, the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

Deltaport Expansion Protest Takes to the Streets of Ladner

SandraCuffe — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:02:57 +0000

The unrelenting rain yesterday afternoon didn’t prevent people from participating in a lively rally and march against port expansion in the village of Ladner. More than 150 people of all ages took to the streets with picket signs, noisy kitchenware, and the Island’s famous giant salmon puppet.

A Sad Chapter in Our History?

SandraCuffe — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:14:35 +0000

Four years after Harper’s apology, residential school legacy continues

Four years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued an apology to former residential school students on behalf of all Canadians, referring to a “sad chapter in our history.” But for many residential school survivors, their descendants, and Indigenous communities, the apology did not mark the conclusion of some era in the distant past.

Beautiful Trouble in Vancouver

SandraCuffe — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:28:44 +0000

Every chair, couch space and rolling computer seat as well as some floorspace and standing room were needed to accommodate the dozens of people who came out to the Purple Thistle Centre on Tuesday evening for the Vancouver launch of Beautiful Trouble: A Toolbox for Revolution.

Youth-Organized Earth Day Parade and Rally Draw Hundreds in East Vancouver

SandraCuffe — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:17:38 +0000

Hundreds of people participated in the Earth Day Parade organized by Youth for Climate Justice Now yesterday.

Photos: Hundreds Rally Against Pipelines and Tankers in Victoria

SandraCuffe — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:33:50 +0000

Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn in front of the provincial legislature on Sunday to participate in a 'Rally Against Enbridge.' After a series of passionate speakers - from young children to First Nations grassroots community leaders - rally participants marched through downtown Victoria to Centennial Square.

UPRISING!: Women and the Media, from Tahrir to SlutWalk

SandraCuffe — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:58:03 +0000

The Centre for Peace was abuzz with discussion about gender justice on Saturday, March 31st, as dozens of local feminists, activists, journalists, artists, and others gathered for UPRISING!, WAM! Vancouver's second annual community conference. The local chapter of Women, Action, & the Media (WAM!) hosted the day workshops and discussions as part of a ten-day 'WAM!

A Rusty Mess

SandraCuffe — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:45:24 +0000

Kinder Morgan Announces Pipeline Expansion, Fraser Valley Residents Speak Out

ABBOTSFORD, STO:LO TERRITORY - Residents of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and the surrounding areas gathered at the University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday evening to learn more about Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline. In many cases, it literally runs through their backyards.

Missing Justice: Organizations Affirm Boycott of Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

SandraCuffe — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:21:49 +0000

Representatives from fifteen Indigenous, Downtown Eastside, and women's organizations gathered for a press conference in the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) boardroom yesterday morning to affirm their boycott of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.

Refugee Rights!

SandraCuffe — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:03:39 +0000

Vancouver Latin American Communities Spearhead Rally to Defeat Bill C-31

Chants against Bill C-31 rang out in Spanish at the intersection of West Georgia and Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon, when dozens of people gathered in front of the Immigration and Refugee Board office to protest the proposed reforms to Canada's refugee determination system.