Homeland

For 28 years, the Inuit of northern Labrador fought for the right to self-government. Now comes the hard part.

The transition to self-governance in Nunatsiavut represents a historic reclamation of sovereignty. As leaders navigate the complexities of modern treaties, the focus shifts toward institutional capacity and the preservation of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit—traditional knowledge.

Challenges remain, particularly regarding climate change and its impact on sea ice, which serves as both a literal and figurative highway for the community. Initiatives like SmartICE are bridges between ancestral wisdom and contemporary technological adaptation.