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Video: Can a river have rights? Quebec waterway deemed a person to guard against future development

December 17, 2021 | Stephanie Foden & Joel Balsam | Globe and Mail

The Magpie River, flowing through pristine forest about 1,000 kilometres from Montreal, has been cherished by Innu First Nations for thousands of years. To prevent future development on the waterway, Innu, environmental activists, and regional politicians have worked to have the Magpie legally considered a person.

About the Authors

Stephanie Foden

Stephanie Foden is a Montréal-based freelance documentary photographer and member of Boreal Collective and Women Photograph. Her work, which often explores themes of culture, identity and journeys, depicts a deep,… Read More.


Joel Balsam

Joel Balsam is a Montréal-based freelance journalist focusing on culture, travel and environment reporting. His work has appeared in National Geographic, TIME, The Guardian, BBC, The Globe & Mail and… Read More.

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