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Innu Nation is the Indigenous government representing the Innu first nations of Labrador, Canada.

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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 22h
Innu Pakassiun is open and ready to be seen and experienced as it was intended. Congratulations Grand Chief Jodie Ashini and exhibition team for all the work and patience. Open Labrador Interpretation Centre, North West River Labrador. Mon - Sat 9-4:30 p, Sunday 12-4:30 pm for next two weeks only
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
2026 Gull Island Manishan Nui Gathering. Innu have been gathering in autumn for thousands of years. It is traditional, cultural and social. A time Innu from all over Nitassinan to get together A time rejuvenation and solidifying of culture that has survived since the peopling of the North America
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Innu Nation welcomes clarity on status of NunatuKavut Community Council #innu #innunation #canada #indigenous
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
September 3, 2026 A serious incident involving RCMP officers and an Innu man in Sheshatshiu has underscored longstanding concerns about policing in Innu communities and the urgent need for governments to remove barriers preventing Innu from developing their own police service.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Flight over Akami-Uapishkᵁ and Amisku shipiss. #innu #Innunation youtu.be/df24cRJPCzE?...
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Akami Uapishkᵁ Helo Vid 03 27K
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Chief Electoral Office for the upcoming Innu Nation has released the list of candidates for the upcoming election. More details on voting will be announced in the coming days. The election will take place in both communities on August 13th, 14th and 15th, 2026 as previously posted.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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?...
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Nakatuenita Respect
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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-...
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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...
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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?...
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AFN Resolution Innu Nation 2026
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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...
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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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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Atlantic Business Magazine editorial speaks out again NL government actions against the Innu first nations in Labrador.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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-...
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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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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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Research on Innu history in Labrador 'demolishes' government's 300-year argument, says MUN archaeologist | CBC News
One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s academic leaders says it’s not clear why the Provincial Archaeology Office insists the Innu have only been in Labrador for 300 years.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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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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Greg Locke @greglocke.com · 27/06/2026
One month old Isaiah Hunter attends his first community meeting at Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan (Labrador, Canada). #innu #innunation #nitassinan #indigenous #firstnations
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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
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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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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lets dance into the weekend.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Archeologists and anthropologists at Memorial University support Innu Nation position in dispute with Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #innu #innunation #indigenous #firstnation #archeology #anthropology
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Innu First Nations and Caribou. youtu.be/IKvCu3GIqq8?...
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Utatikumikuakanu "Given Caribou"
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Innu Nation Cancels cultural exhibit over provincial government interference in Innu history.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Lawyer William Hiscock, along with plaintiffs George Rich, Prote Poker and legal council, Jaclyn McNamara, speak with reporters im Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador on the first day of certification hearing for class action suit on behalf of Innu Day School survivors. March 17, 2026.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Innu Nation is in Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador today in St John's for certification of class action suit seeking justice for Innu survivors of day schools in Labrador. Innu were left out of the federal Day Schools settlement. Canada and province are now opposing the case in court .
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Innu Nation statement on Memorial University's Indigenous Verification policy. #innu #innunation #afn
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Innu Nation welcomes Memorial University's Verification Policy as essential protection of Indigenous rights. #innu #indigenouseducation #Indigenousacademia #inuit #AFN #AFNQL #ITK gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-c...
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Indigenous verification policy approved
Memorial took a significant step on its shared path toward truth and reconciliation on Feb. 25, 2026.
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Greg Locke @greglocke.com · 24/02/2026
Impromptu portrait of Innu elder Francesca Snow of the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Labrador, Canada. She is a educator and teacher of the Innu-aimun language. #innu #innunation #indigenous #firstnations #labrador #canada
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Jodie Ashini, Cultural Guardian at Innu Nation, on CBC Radio Labrador Morning discussing a travelling exhibition of Innu historic and cultural artifacts coming in spring of 2026. Click link, have a listen. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #innu #innunation #indigenous #firstnations #Nitassinan #labrador
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Innu elder Francesca Snow holds pair of Innu caribou hunter's mittens at a workshop to build an exhibition of Innu cultural items January 27, 2025. Dated to 1840 and made with caribou hide and cotton (INNU NATION © 2026) #innu #innunation #nitassinan #labrador #indigenous #firstnations
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Bailey Andrew of Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations and student at Memorial University holds a traditional Innu caribou hunter’s supplies-bag at workshops at The Rooms, St John’s as consultation with Innu elders on content and guidelines for an exhibition of historic cultural artifacts #innu #innunation
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A 200 year old traditional Innu caribou hunter’s coat unwrapped for elders at workshop at The Rooms in St John’s as a consultation for a traveling exhibition. The coat is made from caribou hide. A Innu elder explained decorations were meant to please Kanipinikuassikueu, the Caribou Master. #innu
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The snow is here but remember most of the ponds and inlets and not frozen solid yet. Take caution when out on the skidoo.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
The evening commute in Natuashish as the first snow comes to the north coast.
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Voting Update: Phone numbers. Saturday October 25th 8:00 am – 6:00pm Advance Walk-in and Phone in Votes Sheshatshiu and Natuashish Innu Nation Buildings NATUASHISH 709 897-5001 SHESHATSHIU 709 896 1013
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
VOTE Tsheuatishiun Agreement / Reconciliation and Collaboration Agreement. with Hydro Quebec. Oct 25, 26, 27, 2025. Sat Oct 25 8am-6pm Advance and Phone in votes SINF- MIFN Innu Nation Bldgs Sun Oct 26 8am-3pm Community visits 3pm 6pm Phone in Mon-Oct27 8am 6pm Voting at Innu Nation bldgs
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Innu Nation @innunation.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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