Innu Nation
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Innu Nation is the Indigenous government representing the Innu first nations of Labrador, Canada.
The Innu were among the last nomadic people in North America. Our territory was a vast section of the Quebec-Labrador Peninsula in eastern Canada. We call it Nitassinan. Please enjoy this film. youtu.be/nFzYPPyrP7I?...
Nakatuenita Respect
YouTube video by Innu Nation
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Survival International has written to Premier Tony Wakeham, urging the province to recognize the Innu's long history in Labrador and help resolve its land claim. CBC Labrador Interview with Survival International. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Innu of Labrador receive international attention on the denial and erasure by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador of Innu occupancy and culture in Labrador. Survival International's involvement heightens international attention on Canada and the Gov Newfoundland and Labrador's treatment of Innu.
Innu Nation says independent report commissioned by Parks Canada confirms Agency should end it’s agreements with the NunatuKavut Community Council and restore governance framework for Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak National Park Reserve. Click for report nunatsiavut.com/wp-content/u...
Powerful speeches at the AFN Annual Meeting in Ottawa by Chief Hart, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, Elder Dr. Elizabeth (Tshaukuesh) Penashue and Jodie Ashini, Cultural Guardian, Innu Nation. Thank you to Canada's other indigenous groups in Canada for supporting our fight youtu.be/aJOC3YY9BwU?...
AFN Resolution Innu Nation 2026
YouTube video by Innu Nation
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Elections will take place August 13, 14 and 15, 2026. Nomination forms will be available July 31, 2026 at Innu Nation buildings in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu. Forms will be accepted until 5PM August 6, 2026. #innunation #innu
Take some time to enjoy this short film, Nutak - Memories of Resettlement, featuring Shuashem (Joachim) Nui Sr. who was laid to rest in Natuashish today. #innu #labrador #firstnations #indigenous vimeo.com/950700621?fl...
NUTAK - MEMORIES OF A RESETTLEMENT
In a 1948 clandestine operation, 100 Mushuau Innu – an indigenous hunting people of Northern Labrador, Canada – were ordered into the cargo hold of a ship and transported far beyond their lands. To t...
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We mourn the passing of Joachim Nui Sr. respected Elder, knowledge keeper, one of the last nomadic Innu Elders, last traditional Innu drummer in Labrador. Passed today at age 92 in his home in Natuashish surrounded by his family, children, grand-children, great-grandchildren and community members.
Here is some of media organizations that covered the Innu story over the past two weeks. CBC Radio and TV, APTN, Indiginews, CTV, Reuters, Canadian Press, The Independent, La Presse, NTV, VOCM, Atlantic Business News. They represent millions of readers ad viewer across Canada and around the world.
Atlantic Business Magazine editorial speaks out again NL government actions against the Innu first nations in Labrador.
Archaeologist Stephen Loring, whose work is being disputed by the provincial government, says archaeology is “wildly political” and can be misinterpreted “to promote a political agenda like land claims.” theindependent.ca/news/inside-...
Inside the Provincial Archaeology Office's theory that Europeans inhabited Labrador before Innu – The Independent
Archaeologist Stephen Loring, whose work is being disputed by the provincial government, says archaeology is “wildly political” and can be misinterpreted “to promote a political agenda like land claim...
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Archeologists accuse N.L. government of 'colonial logic' in dispute with Innu
A group of archeologists at Memorial University have voiced their support for the Innu Nation, saying the Newfoundland and Labrador government has undermined public trust and harmed Innu people.
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One month old Isaiah Hunter attends his first community meeting at Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan (Labrador, Canada). #innu #innunation #nitassinan #indigenous #firstnations
Please stand with us. A few minutes of your time can make a difference. Ask the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to acknowledge academic consensus and Innu oral history. Send a letter to Premier Wakeham. Minister Lela Evans and Minister Andrea Barbour: take-action.innu.ca
RESPECT AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE INNU AS SECTION 35 RIGHTS-HOLDERS IN LABRADOR
Call on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to support reconciliation and respect Innu history.
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Archeologists and anthropologists at Memorial University support Innu Nation position in dispute with Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #innu #innunation #indigenous #firstnation #archeology #anthropology
Innu Nation was pleased that MP Philip Earle accepted Chief Eugene Hart's invitation to speak to the community of Sheshatshiu this morning. We also acknowledge the many Innu who shared their concerns and insight. MP Earle has committed to take our concerns to Ottawa.
After meeting with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador they declined to change their position on blocking the Innu Culture and Heritage Exhibition as is. They chose to continue to deny our indigenous history during National Indigenous History Month. Innu protested in Goose Bay.
Chief Eugene Hart of Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations leads a round dance at the end of National Indigenous People's Day in Sheshatshiu, Labrador. #innu #innunation #indigenous #newfoundland #labrador #canada
A poster with Innu historical timeline on display in Sheshatshiu yesterday for National Indigenous People's Day. This display was supposed to be a part of an exhibition of Innu history and Culture in Labrador but was shut down by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 3 days before opening
Innu Nation Cancels cultural exhibit over provincial government interference in Innu history.
Opening for the Innu Pakassiun exhibit will be on June 21 at 2pm at the Interpretation Center in North West River. Come celebrate Indigenous Day by learning about Innu culture. #innu #innunation
Innu Nation extends its sincere congratulations to Jolene Ashini on being called to the bar today in Goose Bay, NL. This is a historic and proud moment for the Innu people. Jolene is the first Innu person in Labrador to become a lawyer. She is a graduate of University of Victoria’s law program.
Innu Nation responds to report by the Churchill River Independent Review Committee. Grand Chief Simon Pokue, along with Mark Nui, Prote Poker and George Rich talk to news media in St John's, Newfoundland. May 19, 2026
Innu leadership have announced the ratification vote for the revised out of court settlement agreement with Hydro-Québec will be held in both communities from May 29-June 1. Innu Nation is committed to ensuring that all our members have the information that they need to make an informed decision.
