"In a world first, a New Zealand river will be recognised as a person. "The Whanganui River [Te Awa Tupua] Claims Settlement Bill was passed today, giving the Whanganui River the same status as a legal person. "Te Urewera, the former national park, was granted the same status when Tūhoe settled with the Crown in 2014. "In Whanganui they have a saying: 'Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au' - which translates into English as, 'I am the river and the river is me.' "The river will now be the first in … Continue reading
‘Moving a River’ Trailer: Yaqui Indians in Mexico Defend the Yaqui River
"Water is life!" "To the people of the world who struggle for water and territory, 'Moving a River' is a documentary about the Yaquis in Mexico and their efforts to conserve their culture and traditions through the defense of the Yaqui River." Directed by Alba Herrera Rivas. Watch the trailer.... Watch video
