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Heidi Atter

Heidi Atter is a Labrador-based journalist dedicated to sharing personal stories showcasing the resilience, challenges, culture, and voices of the Labrador community.

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Inside the Provincial Archaeology Office’s theory that Europeans inhabited Labrador before Innu

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.”

Elder says long view of Innu history necessary for understanding today’s issues

Apitet (Ben) Andrew testified at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System

Province shocks Innu, disputes their history in Labrador 

Innu Nation cancels cultural exhibit, alleging executives of The Rooms provincial museum told them to remove reference to Innu presence in Labrador prior to 1700s

Photos returned to Innu ahead of Labrador exhibit showcasing history, culture

Cultural Guardian Jodie Ashini hopes the archival photographs will help strengthen youth’s connection to Innu culture, and ultimately improve mental health

Changing Trails: Nunatsiavummiut losing traditional routes as climate change wreaks havoc in Labrador

Open brooks and thin ice are putting Inuit lives at risk

Labrador town building 40 more homes for seniors amid housing crisis

Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Housing and Homelessness Coalition launched 32 seniors apartments last summer; now it’s building more 

Labrador woman calls for nursing reform following husband’s death

Susanna Rumbolt says her husband Tim, who was battling cancer, should not have died following appointments with an oncology nurse in St. Anthony

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay gathers politicians, residents for ‘public safety’ discussion 

The community had four suspected intentionally set fires in one night one week ago, and one suspicious fire last night 

Innu rights advocates want public apology from Hydro-Québec

After proposed ‘Reconciliation Agreement’ failed Innu ratification vote, advocates in Sheshatshiu are demanding greater reparations

Natuashish band council office, cultural stage burn down hours after election 

Mushuau Innu elected Chief Patricia Andrew, who won a close race against incumbent Chief John Nui