Created in 1989 by a group of volunteers who wanted to see recycling happen in the Yukon, Raven now acts as a recycling and reuse hub for the entire Territory. Raven Recentre (formerly known as Raven Recycling) is run by the Recycling Society and is a non-profit social enterprise. This means they operate much like a business, but put all profits back into achieving their goal of Zero Waste. The Raven Recycling Society believes that the current scale of human activity is unsustainable in terms of resource use and environmental impact. The integrity of regional and global ecosystems is being threatened. They also recognize the need for a more equitable distribution of the benefits and costs of resource use. Their vision is prosperous sustainable communities within the regional and global ecosystems.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
