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submitted 1 day ago by wolfyvegan@slrpnk.net to c/canada@lemmy.ca

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/34370909

After years of protests and blockades, a group of Atikamekw elders and chiefs have filed a lawsuit seeking to cancel forestry permits across a vast stretch of northern Quebec.

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[-] Gyangrene@piefed.ca 3 points 1 day ago

I'm directly behind them on this – if it's taking place in their land, they should be involved in the permit process and selection committee. It's a reasonable ask, and I hope the courts side with them to set the precedent.

[-] Petter1@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

🤞🏻may the results be in favour of Atikamekw!

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