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Balancing conservation and economic development in Wemindji
One of the most important issues of today’s generation is whether our descendants will enjoy at least the same level of well-being as us. Reconciling present needs with those of generations to come is not an easy task, and more often seems to get diluted in a strange yet rehearsed political dance.
Some of these issues [...]
Échofête honors the Rupert River
Echofete poster
When Mikaël and Sebstien Rioux formed Échofête in 2002, the Rupert River was yet to become an issue on their agenda. At the time, the Trois-Pistoles River was slanted for development by Hydro Quebec, and Mikaël spent 40 days suspended on a platform above the river in protest. His honorable effort sparked an intense [...]
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