Tsaatan Caribou Herder Olzzi Ganbat Visits Kawawachikamach
The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach recently had the privilege of welcoming Olzzi Ganbat, a Tsaatan caribou herder from the Mongolian Taiga. “Tsaa” in his language means caribou, and “Tsaatan” means… Read More
Caribou Hunt Presentation Photos
We’re very grateful to everyone who attended the Caribou Hunt presentation tonight, as well as to those who joined us online. There were two presentations: one discussing the status of… Read More
A Long Time Ago in the Future: Understanding the Ungava Caribou Strategy
The Ungava Peninsula has relied on caribou for thousands of years. Our cultures, our food systems and our identity are tied to these herds. Many residents have heard bits and… Read More
Understanding Climate Change in Naskapi Territory: A Look Back at a Landmark Study
Almost ten years ago, the Naskapi Nation completed a major study that brought together our elders, hunters, researchers, and youth to understand how climate change was affecting our land, our… Read More
The Ancient Axe Site at Cambrien Lake
At the head of Cambrien Lake lies one of the most remarkable discoveries of the Naskapi Archaeology Project, an ancient workshop where Naskapi ancestors shaped and used stone axes thousands… Read More
Protecting the Cambrien and Nachicapau Lakes Areas
The Cambrien Lake and Nachicapau Lake areas are among the most important places in Naskapi traditional territory. For generations, families traveled through these regions to hunt, fish, and gather. The… Read More
Reviving the Old Ways at Puamun Lodge
Four Naskapi women—Shannon Uniam, Marianne Chescappio, Julie Mameanskum, and Donna-Marie Sandy—gathered to complete a full tanning of a smoked caribou hide, carrying on generations of traditional knowledge with their own… Read More
Strong opposition from First Nations to the Joyce Lake mining project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – French version to follow below Toronto, March 5, 2025 – The Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John, the Innu Nation of Uashat mak Mani-utenam and the Naskapi Nation… Read More