The decade-long civil war, unleashed on the indigenous inhabitants of Bougainville between 1988 and 1998 is unique in recent South Pacific history. Directly and indirectly it cost the lives of up to 20,000 children, women and men.
The decade-long civil war, unleashed on the indigenous inhabitants of Bougainville between 1988 and 1998 is unique in recent South Pacific history. Directly and indirectly it cost the lives of up to 20,000 children, women and men.
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to end a class action lawsuit filed by two Innu communities against the Iron Ore Co. of Canada (controlled by Rio Tinto) and the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway Co.
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to end a class action lawsuit filed by two Innu communities against the Iron Ore Co. of Canada (controlled by Rio Tinto) and the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway Co.
With De Beers’ Victor Mine near Attawapiskat approaching the end of its lifespan, the company is looking farther north — causing a stir in Peawanuck, where residents are concerned about protecting their traditional lands. De Beers is controlled by Anglo American plc.
