Indigenous Group Contacts
The following list is of research contacts for different Indigenous governing bodies in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as cultural leaders and organizations. It is a living document.
Please email IndigenousResearch@mun.ca to update.
Innu Nation
P.O. Box 119
Sheshatshiu, NL
A0P 1M0
- Paula Reid, Innu Nation, preid@innu.ca
- Richard Nuna, Manager of Environmental Programs, rjnuna@innu.ca
Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation
P.O. Box 160
Sheshatshiu, NL
A0P 1M0
Mushuau Innu First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Natuashish, NL
A0P 1A0
Nunatsiavut Government
25 Ikajuktauvik Road
P.O. Box 70
Nain, NL
A0P 1L0
The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) receives numerous requests each year from universities, and other researchers to conduct research in Nunatsiavut. Any research conducted in Nunatsiavut should happen only with the full knowledge and participation of the NG, and first and foremost, the Labrador Inuit community. We ask any researcher who has a request to conduct research in Nunatsiavut to contact the Inuit Research Advisor (IRA), Carla Pamak, before proceeding. A research proposal is required for every research project that takes place in Nunatsiavut. A review process specific to each proposal will be initiated and reviewed by the Nunatsiavut Research Advisory Committee.
- Carla Pamak, Inuit Research Advisor (first point of contact), carla.pamak@nunatsiavut.com, 709-922-2380
NunatuKavut Community Council
200 Kelland Drive
P.O. Box 460, Stn. C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1C0
Research, Education and Culture (REC) is a department with a diverse and holistic mandate, dedicated to Inuit self-determination. It seeks to identify strategic and relevant research initiatives, partnership opportunities, and collaborations in a wide variety of areas that advance Southern Inuit goals and objectives. NCC has a formal research permissions process.
- Bryn Wood, A/Director of Research, Education and Culture, bwood@nunatukavut.ca, 709-896-2562
Miawpukek First Nation
50 Miawpukek Drive, P.O. Box 10
Conne River, NL
A0H 1J0
- Phoebe Keeping, Partnership Manager, pkeeping@mfngov.ca, 709-882-1275
- Rod Jeddore, Director of Education, rjeddore@setanewey.ca, 709-882-3052
Qalipu First Nation
3 Church Street
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 2Z4
- Monique Carroll, Director of Education and Training, mcarroll@qalipu.ca, 709-647-3096
Benoit First Nation
DeGrau, NL
- Chief Jasen Benwah, jsbenwah@gmail.com
St. George’s Band
St. George’s, NL
- Chief Rhonda Sheppard, rhonda.sheppard77@gmail.com
Burgeo Mi’kmaq Band of Indians
Burgeo, NL
- Chief Greg Janes, porkscraps@hotmail.com
Northern Peninsula (Mekap’sk) Mi’kmaq Band
Northern Peninsula, NL
- Chief Mildred Lavers, melavers@hotmail.com
Indigenous groups experienced with translating between settler & Indigenous peoples:
Exploits Aboriginal Community Group
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
- Charlene Combdon, President, eacggfw@gmail.com
Northern Peninsula Aboriginal Women’s Group
- Mildred Lavers, melavers@hotmail.com
Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association (CBAWA)
Corner Brook, NL
- Sherry Dean, President, cbawa.secretary@gmail.com
Mi'kmaq Drumming and Cultural Circle, Inc.
P.O. Box 524
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 6E6
- Laura White, President, mdacc@xplornet.ca, 709-909-0062
People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre (PDIFC)
St. George’s and Stephenville, NL
- Paul Pike, Director of Culture and Programming, ktaqmkuk@hotmail.com
Bay St. George Mi’kmaq Cultural Revival Committee (BSGMCRC)
Flat Bay, NL
- Arlene White, Chair, blanchardarlene@hotmail.com
Ulnooweg Indigenous Development Group
Stephenville, NL
- Arlene White, Business Development Officer, blanchardarlene@hotmail.com
First Light (formerly the St. John’s Native Friendship Centre)
716 Water Street
St. John's, NL
A1E 1C1
Labrador Friendship Centre
49 Grenfell Street
P.O. Box 767, Station B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1E0
- Jennifer Hefler-Elson, Executive Director, jhefler-elson@lfchvgb.ca
Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network
35 Carolina Avenue, Suite 131
Stephenville, NL
A2N 3P8
- Sharon Williston, Executive Director, nawn@nf.aibn.ca, 709-643-1290
- Odelle Pike, President, odellepike@gmail.com, 709-643-1290
Badger Brook First Nation
Badger, NL
- Natasha Jones, President, badgerbrookfirstnation@outlook.com