Thursday
Apr262018
Canada
Canada is the world's largest exporter of uranium and operates nuclear reactors including on the Great Lakes. Attempts are underway to introduce nuclear power to the province of Alberta and to use nuclear reactors to power oil extraction from the tar sands.
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Entries from April 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
April 26, 2018Tuesday
Apr242018
UN Side Event Webcast April 23: Radioactive Waste and Canada's First Nations
Message from Dr. Gordon Edwards of CCNR (Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility):
The following is a link to the United Nations archived webcast of a special event, “Radioactive Waste and Canada’s First Nations”, held on April 23, 2018, on the occasion of the 17th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Speakers are:
1. Candace Neveau, youth and mother, Bawating Water Protectors, Anishinabek Nation.
2. Grand Chief Joseph Norton, Mohawk Nation of Kahnawà:ke, Iroquois Caucus.
3. Grand Chief Patrick Madahbee, Anishinabek Nation, Union of Ontario Indians.
4. Dr. Gordon Edwards, President, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility.
5. Chief April Adams-Phillips, Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne, Iroquois Caucus.
6. Dr. Ole Hendrickson, Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area, Ottawa, Ontario.
7. Chief Clinton Phillips, Mohawk Nation of Kahnawà:ke, Iroquoid Caucus.
8. Chief Troy Thompson, Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne, Iqoquois Caucus.
Monday
Apr232018
