After years of delay, the inquiry into treatment of Innu children in care begins hearings – CBC

Feb 12, 2023

First hearings will take place in Sheshatshiu, focus on Innu history

Nearly six years after it was announced, the inquiry into the treatment and experiences of Innu children in Newfoundland and Labrador’s child protection system will begin hearings in Sheshatshiu on Monday.

The inquiry, led by retired Inuk provincial court judge James Igloliorte, will examine the overrepresentation of Innu in Newfoundland and Labrador’s child protection system, explore systemic issues and provide recommendations for change.

Innu with experiences in the child-care system will provide witness testimony. The inquiry will also investigate the deaths of six Innu children, youths and young adults who had experience in care or custody.

Members of the inquiry have already held community meetings in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish, two Innu communities in Labrador.

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