For Immediate Release

Sheshatshiu, NL – June 2, 2011 –

The Innu Nation congratulates Candace Toma, a grade eight student at the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School, who has just won the 7th Annual Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge, presented by the Historica Dominion Institute. Since its inception, the writing challenge has become the largest and most recognizable essay writing competition in Canada for Aboriginal youth. “Candace is an example for all Innu youth of what can be accomplished with effort and determination”, said Grand Chief Joseph Riche. “It is a proud moment also for Natuashish and I want to congratulate Candace's parents and teachers for this remarkable achievement”, he added.

Innu Nation Salutes Peter Penashue's Appointment to the federal Cabinet

For Immediate Release:

Sheshashiu, May 18, 2011

The Innu Nation is very happy that one of its former Chief and Deputy Grand Chief, Peter Penashue, has just been appointed Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen's Privy Council in the new nabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

INNU NATION

Chief Financial Officer

The Innu Nation is an Aboriginal political organization representing the collective interests of the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau Innu of Labrador who live primarily in the communities of Natuashish and Sheshatshiu. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer who will be accountable for the organization’s overall financial systems and policies. This is a permanent position based in Goose Bay, Labrador.

New Leadership for the Innu Nation

For Immediate Release:

Sheshatshiu, September 23, 2010

The Innu People of Labrador have elected a new Executive to lead the Innu Nation. The vote was held in both Innu communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish on Monday September 20.

Joseph Riche, from Sheshatshiu, replaces Mark Nui as Grand Chief of the Innu Nation and George Rich, from Natuashish, replaces Peter Penashue as Deputy Grand Chief.

« We are looking forward to working cooperatively with the Newfoundland and Labrador Government and with Ottawa as well as with the two band councils » says the newly elected Grand Chief.

For more information:

Joseph Riche, Grand Chief,

(709) 497-8398

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