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The Innu Nation is the recognized organization that formally represents the Innu of Labrador, Canada.

Approximately 3200 people; most of whom live in the two Innu communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish.

The Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation live in the community of Sheshatshiu and the Mushuau Innu First Nation live in the community of Natuashish. Some Innu also live elsewhere in Canada.

The Innu Nation’s mandate is to speak as one voice to protect the Indigenous rights and interests of the Innu and to oversee all its political and business affairs.

The Innu Nation is involved in on-going land claim and self-governance negotiations with the Federal and provincial governments. As of 2006, the Innu of Labrador have been formally recognized under The Indian Act of Canada. Section 35 of the Constitution Act 1982.

The Innu Nation is also involved in the social and economic development and the well-being of its community.

Innu Nation Natuashish Gathering 2021 Innu Nation Elders Gathering 2022

Sheshatshiu office

P.O. Box 119
Sheshatshiu, Labrador, NL
A0P 1T0

Tel: 709-497-8398
Fax: 709-497-8397

Natuashish office

P.O. Box 186
Natuashish, Labrador, NL
A0P 1A0

Tel: 709-478-8755
Fax: 709-478-8733