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A look into what pre-settlement times looked like for Inuit in Nunatsiavut.

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Nain as a settlement is one of the oldest permanent Inuit settlements in Canada and was incorporated as a town in 1770 shortly before the Moravian Church set up permanantly in Nain. It is located in a bay, and was a place for camping, trading, fishing, and hunting.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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1771: Established by Moravian Missionaries 

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1771: Established by Moravian Missionaries 

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Moravians, a division of Protestant Christianity from Germany travelled to Nunatsiavut and began trying to establish churches in the 1750s. Their goal was to convert Inuit from shamanism and traditional beliefs to a Christian way of life. Early attempts failed due to violent encounters between the colonizers and Inuit. It wasn't until 1771 that a Danish missionary named Jens Haven was able to found a permanent settlement. Nuneingoak, where Inuit gathered for trade and camps was renamed "Nain" and a community was born. The above image shows missionaries and Inuit in Nain.

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1809: Labrador is under Newfoundland's Jurisdiction 

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1809: Labrador is under Newfoundland's Jurisdiction 

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Before Newfoundland and Labrador were part of Canada, they were a colony of Great Britain known as the Dominion of Newfoundland. That gave governors in Britain and the Island of Newfoundland influence of decisions about settlement and laws that would effect the Labrador Inuit until NL joined Canada in 1949.

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In 1836, the Moravian Missionaries handed over the trading and shop control over to the Hudson's Bay Company of Canada. The Hudson's Bay had trading posts all over Nunatsiavut, including Nain.

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1959: Resettlement from Hebron and Nutak to Nain

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1959: Resettlement from Hebron and Nutak to Nain

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In 1959, residents of Hebron and Nutak were forcibly resettled to Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik and Goose Bay. This would have created an influx in Nain's population, and a significant loss in the culture that was so vibrant up north in Hebron.

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Philip Hunter, Bill Edmunds, Gustav Boase, Mary Andersen, Sam Andersen and two unidentified Inuit men from the LIA in the 1970s. (unknown photographer).

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1973: Labrador Inuit Association was formed 

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1973: Labrador Inuit Association was formed 

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Before Nunatsiavut was established as a self-governing land claims area, the LIA worked hard for 30 years of negotiations, fundraising, lobbying, and fighting for Labrador Inuit's rights to the land and benefits.

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December 1st, 2005: Nunatsiavut achieves Self Government 

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December 1st, 2005: Nunatsiavut achieves Self Government 

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"The Nunatsiavut Government is an Inuit regional government. Although Nunatsiavut remains part of Newfoundland and Labrador, the government has authority over many central governance areas including health, education, culture and language, justice, and community matters". (https://www.nunatsiavut.com/government/about-nunatsiavut-government/)

Becoming governed by NG ensures Inuit have access to culturally sensitive programming, Inuktitut learning resources, hunting rights, and the ability to deny corporations from exploiting our land. NG protects the land and our rights, and is trusted to speak for the wishes of Inuit in our region.

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July 10th, 2008: Torngat Mountains National Park

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July 10th, 2008: Torngat Mountains National Park

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The national park, located North of Nain, is important to culture and wildlife preservation for the Inuit of Nunatsiavut. The park also promotes scientific research and tourism for Nunatsiavut. The Torngat Mountains Park creates seasonal and permanent jobs for students and other community members in Nain and the rest of Nunatsiavut. The park encompasses our ancestral homelands and is important to our elders as a sacred land of the spirits.

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Construction started in 2009 and operations began in 2014.

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Voisey's Bay is a mine just south of Nain that has a staff compromised of about 51% Inuit. It has generated good income for people living on the coast and boasts a

"$23M program [that] aims to create skills, on-the-job training for Indigenous peoples" - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/goverment-announces-funding-to-get-labradorians-trained-voiseys-bay-1.4723740

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2018: Illusuak Cultural Centre Opens in Nain

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2018: Illusuak Cultural Centre Opens in Nain

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"Illusuak brings the Labrador Inuit history to life. Immerse yourself by stepping into an igloo. Engage with culture through Inuttitut stories and songs, gaze upon beautiful pieces of art and scenery for an experience that defies description. Interactive displays allow you to understand the People's connection to the land and take you on a journey through an Inuk lens. Includes a state-of-the-art theater, a café serving local favorites and a craft shop featuring local handmade items". - https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/36374971