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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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Labrador’s federal election candidates on housing, addictions and reconciliation

Liberal Candidate Philip Earle and NDP Candidate Marius Normore answered questions from The Independent. Conservative Candidate Ella Wallace did not respond to our requests. 

Mushuau Innu sign expanded bylaws to combat drug crisis

The band council has followed several suggestions women in Natuashish proposed in February

Former Sheshatshiu drug dealer says employment, resources needed to help those struggling 

Mental health workers clear land for a detox camp as Innu fight drug crisis

Two people removed from Sheshatshiu as Innu combat drug crisis

Yvette Michel says compassion is key with those who are dealing and want help

Community members lead effort to disrupt flow of drugs into Sheshatshiu

Checkpoints installed after dozens of community members gathered in the Innu community Monday evening

Mothers, grandmothers call for action on drugs in Natuashish

Aldea Piwas has organized a group of 15 women calling for drastic action on drugs in the Innu community; RCMP says there are ongoing investigations

Nain mother calls for action on food insecurity on Labrador coast

Nunatsiavut Government says strategy coming within months

Advocates call for understanding, awareness as overdoses continue to rise

Mokami Status of Women Council has seen an increase in the number of people requesting safe use supplies

High hopes for transparency, accountability as police body-worn cameras roll out in Labrador communities 

Nunatsiavut’s regional justice services manager hopes the cameras will help Inuit come forward with complaints

New program helps Inuit connect to the land

Nicholas Flowers suggests wearing layers, taking tea, and connecting with knowledge keepers to help get out on the land