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Which Indigenous peoples live in Labrador and Newfoundland?
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Several Indigenous groups reside in Newfoundland and Labrador, maintaining their languages and cultural traditions:
- Inuit: These Indigenous peoples of the Arctic and subarctic regions occupy various settlements throughout northern and central Labrador.1
- Innu: Formerly known as Montagnais and Naskapi, the Innu are a First Nations people who also inhabit settlements in northern and central Labrador.12
- Mi’kmaq: The majority of the province's First Nations population are Mi’kmaq. They primarily live on a reserve at Conne River (Miawpukek), with additional concentrations found in central and western Newfoundland.1
- Labrador Métis: In central and southern Labrador, there is a significant population of Labrador Métis, a group derived from the intermarriage of white settlers and Inuit.1
Additionally, the Beothuk were historically present on the island of Newfoundland until at least the early 19th century.1