Innu Communities
There are 13 Innu communities in Nitassinan, two on the Labrador side of the border and 11 in Québec.
Part of an illustrated map of Nitassinan produced by Mamu Tshishkutamashutau. 2019. Place names compiled during Innu Nation land use research with many elders from Utshimassits/Nataushish and Sheshatshiu. Additional research conducted by Chelsee Arbour and Jolene Ashini with Etienne and Janet Pone, Napess Ashini, Jodie Ashini, Angela and Etienne Andrew, Apatet Andrew Joachim and Mary Jane Nui, Akat Piwas, Damien Benuen and Sebastien Piwas. Artwork by Jolene Ashini. Design by Vessala Brakalova. The map was produced as a poster, puzzle and floor map.
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