Atikamekw and Innu leaders file lawsuit over ancestral land rights in Quebec – CBC
Feb 24, 2026
Leaders sue to void permits issued to some forestry companies
Nearly 40 Indigenous land guardians, alongside hereditary and traditional chiefs, have filed a lawsuit seeking formal recognition of their rights over a vast stretch of Quebec. Their legal challenge aims to curb industrial logging and ensure the protection of their traditional way of life.
The application, filed in Quebec Superior Court last week, covers a territory spanning between the St. Lawrence River, the Saint-Maurice River valley and the forested areas of northern Mauricie, according to the document.
The plaintiffs are specifically asking the court to declare all supply guarantees and intervention permits granted to forestry companies null and void.
