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Results of the Natuashish vote |
Here are the official results of the vote held Friday, March 26 2010, in the community of Natuashish:
In favor of keeping the alcohol ban in force: 188
In favor of lifting the alcohol ban: 125
309 votes were cast
There were 3 spoiled ballots
500 ballots were printed |
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Province and Innu Nation complete Tshash Petapen Deal |
St. John's, February 17, 2010
Late last evening, Tuesday February 16, 2010, Innu Nation leaders and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador initialed an agreement that completes outstanding issues in the Tshash Petapen (New Dawn) Agreement signed in principle in September 2008. All provincial issues have now been resolved by both parties including Lower and Upper Churchill and Land Claims.
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New Players In The Province's Fishery |
For Immediate Release
St. John’s, NL, October 22, 2009
The Atlantic Optimist, a fishing vessel wholly owned and operated by the Innu of Labrador is expected
to arrive in St. John’s this evening to land its first catch of 115 tonnes of Greenland Halibut/Turbot
harvested in Zone 0b in the Davis Strait. The factory freezer trawler is the property of Ueueshuk
Fisheries Limited, a company operated by the Innu Development Limited Partnership (IDLP).
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Chiefs Mourn the Passing of a Great Leader |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 October 2009
Chiefs Mourn the Passing of a Great Leader: Daniel Ashini 1959-2009
(Sheshatshiu) The leadership of the Innu Nation, the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, and the Mushuau Innu First Nation will today join family, friends and community members in expressing their sadness and celebrating the life of the late Daniel Ashini at funeral services in Sheshatshiu.
“I am saddened by the passing of our friend, a father, and a leader. Daniel Ashini was a man who left a lasting legacy for all Innu, and indeed, for all Canadians.”, stated Innu Nation Grand Chief Mark Nui. “His contributions to our community in politics and in education have given our people a new sense of ownership, possibility, and hope for their future.”
“In every culture, there is always someone who stands out,” noted Deputy Grand Chief Peter Penashue, “For the Innu, Daniel Ashini was that person.”
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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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New Innu School opens in Sheshatshiu |
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New Innu School opens in Sheshatshiu An important milestone in a process of renewal of education for the Innu was marked today in Sheshatshiu with the official opening of the brand new Sheshatshiu Innu School. The modern school facility replaces the old Peenamin Mckenzie School and gives the Kindergarten to Grade 12 students an ideal learning environment.
In addition to increased classroom space, the new school has a larger gym, industrial arts facilities, a laboratory, a cafeteria and appropriate spaces for special needs students. « Community leaders have been involved from the start on this project, we provided an Innu Advisor to the architect in charge of the design » proudly explains Anastasia Qupee, Chief of Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation that piloted the project.
The Minister of Labrador Affairs, John Hickey, attended the joyous occasion, together with Dougal MacDonald, Associate Director General of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and other federal representatives, Innu leaders, members of the general public as well as students and school staff.
Deputy Grand Chief of the Innu Nation, Peter Penashue, a resident of Sheshatshiu, stated « Our children deserve a good education, one that is respectful of their culture and of their identity. We have gained control of our education system and the opening of the school is a symbol of this new beginning. » To reflect the unique character of the school, its façade features a design from a traditional Innu coat and the interior is decorated with Innu art and crafts.
The building cost approximately 14 million dollars and was financed by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Some 400 hundred students attend the school and there are 35 certified teachers on staff as well as 10 Innu staff.
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Innu request DND amend supersonic flight training plans |
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For immediate release February 19, 2009 Sheshatshiu, NL: Innu Nation has requested the Department of National Defence amend plans to designate airspace for supersonic flight training over areas recently designated to become Labrador Innu Lands under a final land claims settlement.
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Innu Kindergarten Resources Mark Milestone in Innu Education |
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A partnership between the Department of Education and the Innu Nation has resulted in the development of an Innu social studies curriculum and resources for Kindergarten – a first for Innu children in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Joan Burke, Minister of Education, joined Innu leaders today at Peenamin McKenzie School in Sheshatshiu to celebrate the milestone with students, teachers and staff.
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Innu Nation and Province Reach Historic Agreement |
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September 26, 2008: The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mark Nui, Grand Chief of Innu Nation, today announced the signing of a milestone agreement. The Tshash Petapen Agreement (jash pey-taah-ben) which translates as the New Dawn Agreement, marks a new beginning for the Innu of Labrador and their relationship with the province. The agreement resolves key issues relating to matters between the province and Innu Nation surrounding the Innu Rights Agreement, the Lower Churchill Impacts and Benefits Agreement (IBA) and Innu redress for the upper Churchill hydroelectric development. Final agreements based on the Tshash Petapen Agreement will be subject to ratification by the Innu people.
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Innu Nation donates to cancer care |
St. John’s, December 8, 2008: Mr. Eric Jerrett, Chairman of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation is pleased to announce a generous gift of $125,000 from the Innu Nation.
"We are very excited to receive this generous gift from the Innu Nation," said Mr. Jerrett. "Our priority is enhancing radiation treatment services at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's - the only facility in the province where cancer patients can receive radiation treatment - and we are so pleased to have the Innu Nation join us in achieving this goal."
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Innu Place Names Website a Worldwide First |
Natuashish (Labrador), 21 November 2008: Labrador Innu made history today by putting on line the first comprehensive cultural website dedicated entirely to place names. Called Pepamuteiati nitassinat (‘As We Walk Across Our Land’), the website gives access to over 500 Innu place names in Labrador, as well as stories, photos, and video clips associated with the names. The website can be explored at www.innuplaces.ca
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