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May 10, 2020 • Media Co-op

The Cost of Canada’s Militarist Culture: Perspectives From a Former Cadet

Is war rhetoric desensitizing Canadians to its effects?

» Story: by Kelly Jarman

November 22, 2017 • Media Co-op

To Justify Land: Greenwashing Gentrification

How are the logics of capitalism and colonization acting on the sacred Algonquin site of Asinabka in the Ottawa-Hull region? Part 2 in a series.

» Story: by Lital Khaikin

October 31, 2017 • Media Co-op

To Justify Land: Occupation, Power, and Real Estate Motives at Asinabka

Exploring the past and present of Algonquin sacred site Asinabka, located in Ottawa & Gatineau-Hull. Part 1 in a series.

» Story: by Lital Khaikin

October 13, 2017 • Media Co-op

Spotlight Hiding a Dam Shame: Controversial Mìwàte Show Continues at Akikodjiwan (Chaudière Falls)

Algonquin Elders speak out against tourist show at sacred site on unceded land in Ottawa

» Story: by Dr. Julie Comber

October 7, 2017 • Media Co-op

Lights and Glitz at Akikodjiwan (Chaudière Falls)

Sacred Algonquin site turned into flashy Ottawa tourist attraction this fall

» Story: by Albert Dumont

June 23, 2017 •

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2

“The one thing that the developers have not offered is the one thing that the people need… the sacred site restored in keeping with the late Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision.”

» Story: by Karen Bisson

May 14, 2017 • Media Co-op

Akikodjiwan: With Ottawa's Zibi Condos, Where's the Reconciliation with Algonquins?

On desecration of sacred site, Trudeau speaks of reconciliation and UNDRIP, but does not act.

» Story: by Matt Cicero

May 26, 2016 • Media Co-op

The Media Co-op is Hiring A Summer Student!

» Story: by Board of Directors

May 5, 2016 •

Sacred Chaudière Falls site & LeBreton Flats: Algonquin Nation Secretariat chiefs request consult with NCC

Also have concerns over NCC's Aboriginal Liaison conflict of interest with Windmill/Zibi's Memengweshii Council

» Story: by On behalf of the Algonquin Nation Secretariat

March 30, 2016 • Media Co-op

The Petronas Project and the LNG Pipe Dream

» Story: by Ashley Zarbatany - 1 comments

December 15, 2015 • Media Co-op

Why Activists Must Continue to Block Flow of Tar Sands Bitumen Through Line 9B

Recent blockings have had great results and needs to be repeated on a rotating affinity-based

» Story: by David Widgington

June 27, 2015 • Media Co-op

Media Co-op Referendum 2015 is Go!

You Decide the Direction of the Co-op

» Story: by Media Co-op Board of Directors - 1 comments

June 3, 2015 • Media Co-op

The most powerful weapon: the ongoing fight against the First Nations Education Act

In the shadow of the shelved FNEA, First Nations struggle for self-determination over education

» Story: by J.W. Coady - 2 comments

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