We're sharing news that matters to you every week so that you can stay informed and help others stay informed on information related to the Water is Life movement, Indigenous rights and the protection of water.

Here are this week’s news stories we have been unable to share with you on our Facebook and Instagram pages:

Unesco approves Wood Buffalo report that seeks updated action plan - Ollie Williams for Cabin Radio

As it happened: Hay River and KFN provide finalized return dates - Ollie Williams for Cabin Radio

'They're ramming it down our throats,' Cold Lake First Nation Chief says of Pathways carbon capture project - Paula Duhatschek for CBC News

Why producing a barrel of oil causes higher emissions in Saskatchewan compared to Alberta - Kyle Bakx for CBC News

Shouts, scuffles and arrests in Nova Scotia over Indigenous lobster fishing - Paul Withers for CBC

First Nations students help feed community - CBC Indigenous

Kalum Teke Dan is a talented artist whose powerful painting of a Warrior appears on the cover of the May 2023 edition of Alberta Native News

'Really evident' change on Mackenzie River, with record-low water levels this year - Mah Noor Mubarik for CBC News

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