The Innu Nation is the organization that formally represents the Innu of Labrador, approximately 2200 persons, most of whom live in the two Innu communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. The Sheshatsiu Innu live in the community of Sheshatshiu while the Mushuau Innu live in the community of Natuashish. Some Innu also live in other communities within Labrador and on the Island part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Obituary: Daniel Ashini 1959-2009 |
 Daniel Ashini, who as a young chief first led the Innu onto the world stage, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2009 in hospital in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, at the age of 49. He leaves a 30-year legacy of service to his community, to the Innu people and to indigenous people around the world.
Daniel was born on October 25, 1959, and raised in Sheshatshiu by a family with strong ties to the land and the Innu way of life. Like many people of his generation, he left the community to attend school in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, graduating in 1977. On his return to the community, he spent several years working for the band council, first as the outpost program coordinator, then as a bookkeeper and financial administrator.
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