All the leaders of the Innu, Atikamekw, Maliseet and Abenaki countries condemned, in a statement released on Thursday, the recent “trailing” done by the Huron-Wendat Nation in the Laurentides wildlife reserve.
We are extremely excited and excited at the actions of the Huron-Wendat Nationcan we read in the declaration of the leaders.
Last week, the dispute resurfaced between the Innu of Mashteuiatsh and the Huron-Wendat of Wendake after the land occupied by members of the Mashteuiatsh community was damaged.
The Laurentides Wildlife Reserve is claimed as the traditional territory of the two communities.
According to the families concerned, stones and trees were placed in the ground, a ditch was dug, all accompanied by a note from the Huron-Wendat band council of Wendake confirming that they had no right to occupy the area and that it was their territory.
” These actions are completely at odds with the values of respect, sharing and helping one another that should guide our relationships and our actions. “
Earlier this week, Wendat defended themselves by speaking out restoration of any new unauthorized installation to its natural state in their traditional territory.
Mashteuiatsh chief Gilbert Dominique has sent a formal notice to Wendake elected officials that they have not yet responded.
In their statement, the leaders said they support any reasonable and necessary steps which Mashteuiatsh will do.
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Source: Radio-Canada