Join Lena Onalik and Andrea Procter as they discuss their recent effort to decolonize literature about Labrador Inuit history. In 2023, they published a revised version of anthropologist Carol Brice-Bennett’s 1996 report, “The Northlanders,” which outlined 200 years of colonial interference in the region north of Hebron. Lena Onalik, an Inuk descendant of families from this region and Archaeologist for the Nunatsiavut Government, and Andrea Procter, an independent anthropologist and author based in St. John’s, updated and modified the original manuscript to address its colonial roots and to centre Inuit perspectives and voices. The resulting book, entitled "Avanimiut: A History of Inuit Independence in northern Labrador," has been embraced by Nunatsiavut Inuit as a proud reminder of their families’ rich history in their beloved homeland.

Organized by the Department of Anthropology, Archaeology, Folklore and Memorial University Press.

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Location: The Nexus Centre, SN 4022

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14^th at 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (NDT)

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