Journalism Longread

Election Chaos Latest Barrier for Indigenous People in Labrador

In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of Indigenous peoples’ rights.

February 25, 2021

# innu nation

Indy Inks (13 September 2019)

Don't worry too much, Perry. You're still sitting on a pretty powerful trump card.

September 13, 2019

Muskrat Falls is the Future of Contamination in Canada

The management of methylmercury risk at Muskrat Falls and Lake Melville shows us that colonialism is still very much alive in Canada.

Stephen Crocker

August 1, 2019

“Stop stealing our children!”

Innu leaders confront Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett at Canada Day event in Toronto.

July 2, 2017

Muskrat resistance enters new phase as flooding begins

Land protectors and other members of Labrador's grassroots not appeased by leaders' agreement, revive protests and call for United Nations intervention.

November 8, 2016

Power and Dissent

The Muskrat Falls rebellion and Labrador independence

Boondoggle hydro project could see Labrador go its own way from Newfoundland.

October 14, 2016

Leaders absent from ‘People’s March for Representation’

"This is not the time to be sitting on a fence,” says grassroots organizer who wants Muskrat Falls stopped.

October 13, 2016

“There will be on the ground action”: Town of Cartwright

Mayor says if Nalcor tries to bring transformers for Muskrat Falls through the town's port, residents will do "whatever it takes" to stop them.

October 13, 2016

Power and Dissent

Muskrat resistance and the failure of formal politics

Elected officials need to step up.

October 12, 2016

Randy Edmunds opposed to Muskrat Falls but says dam is inevitable

"The best safeguard to me personally is to not go ahead with the project. But there’s a reality there, and as much as I want…

October 10, 2016

“We’re willing to get arrested,” says protest organizer

Simultaneous protests against Muskrat Falls and Nalcor planned for Labrador and St. John's on Friday, with further actions in the works for Monday as part…

October 6, 2016

Muskrat Falls protests ramp up as flooding looms

As elders, river protectors and other concerned locals vow more direct actions, Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says she has alerted the Prime Minister of concerns…

October 4, 2016

Elder speaks out against Muskrat Falls, Innu leadership

Former Innu leader Bart Jack says he wants the project shut down and is joining a group on a walk to the North Spur on…

October 3, 2016