The Innu and their territory

Discover the heritage, way of life and traditions of the Innu through their stories and material culture.

History of the Innu

Dating back thousands of years

Canoeing near Old Davis Inlet. 1963. Photo courtesy of Ray Webber

Travel Stories

Travel back in time to join Innu families on two epic journeys through Nitassinan

People & Places

Learn about Innu communities and stories from elders, youth and artists

Innu stories from the land

Welcome to Tipatshimuna: Innu Stories from the Land, a website of the Innu Nation of Nitassinan (Quebec/Labrador). Discover the thousands-year-old heritage and traditions of the Innu, whose elders have always passed on their knowledge, stories and culture to the younger generation. Follow two Innu families as they travel along their traditional Innu routes living in harmony with nature throughout the seasons, while respecting values and a way of life that harkens back to prehistoric times. Visit a gallery of Innu tools, clothing and other objects. Learn some Innu-aimun (language), and hear or read stories from Innu elders, artists and youth. Let the photos transport you with their information, stories, landscapes and people both past and present.