Non-Profit Organization Directory

AnnauKatiget Tumingit supports, promotes and enhances the well-being of Labrador Inuit women who are beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement regardless of their place of residence. AnnauKatiget Tumingit consults with Labrador Inuit Women and ensures that they are heard by all levels of government.

Community

North West River

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

aboriginal/ethnocultural groups - Indian Band Council

Community

Castor River North

Region

St. Anthony - Port au Choix

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

Work for the Mi'kmaq community in building, infrastructure, economic development and well being. To bring services and programs to the local community. Bring Mi'kmaq culture, traditions, language to our children. To rebuild our pride and self-worth

Community

Cape St. George

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

As a First Nations Band Council, the St. Georges Indian Band strives to promote cultural awareness and a sense of pride in our Mikmaq heritage. Our priorities include education, health, economic development, improved housing, cultural enhancement, tourism and recreation.

Community

St. George's

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

To serve the Aboriginal and broader community through celebration and support of Aboriginal culture and the provision of appropriate programs and services delivered in an atmosphere of trust, respect and friendship.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The Port au Port Indian Band was incorporated on November 20, 2003. Today it works towards the cultural, social, economic, and educational interests of its members. A chief and six councilors manage band affairs

Community

Port au Port

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

Provide business support and services to members of the Innu Nation. Contribute to the establishment and continuing growth of Innu businesses

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

While respecting Innu rights, territory and culture, Innu Development Limited Partnership represents the economic interests of the Mushuau and Sheshatshiu Innu communities by creating and managing equity through ownership and partnerships in strategic industries; by creating opportunities for employment and Innu private businesses; and by encouraging the development of Innu economic capacity through training and education.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The Innu Nation is the governing body of the Innu of Labrador. It represents the collective rights and interests of approximately 1,700 Innu people in two communities, Sheshatshiu and Davis Inlet (Utshimassit) under the direction of an elected Board of Directors. Legally, the Innu Nation is a federally incorporated not-for-profit corporation, first incorporated as the Naskapi-Montagnais Innu Association (NMIA) in 1977

Community

Sheshatshiu

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

Inuit Pathways was created through an agreement with Human Resources and Social Development Canada to implement the federal government's Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy in Nunatsiavut. The program supports labour market training and business development for Labrador Inuit.

Community

Makkovik

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The Kitpu First Nation Mi'kmaq community was formed in 2004 to fill the void created by the lack of representation by leaders that did not represent the best interests of our people. It is a coming together of a people divided and a people who were abandoned. Our people want and deserve honest, transparent and honourable leaders that will fight for the interests of all our people.

Community

Stephenville

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

To improve the living conditions of Labrador Inuit by creating and providing employment and economic opportunities. LIDC focuses on traditional skills and on training and skills transfer for emerging opportunities

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

No description available.

Community

Makkovik

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

No description available.

Community

Sheshatshiu

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

No description available.

Community

St. George's

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

Representing Indigenous people of Northern Peninsula

Community

Port Saunders

Region

St. Anthony - Port au Choix

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The corporation was formed in 2004 by the Labrador Metis Nation to pursue business and economic opportunities for the Labrador Inuit-Metis people

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The Nunatsiavut Government has been designed to operate at both the regional (departmental) level and the community level. The community level of Nunatsiavut Government is comprised of five Inuit Community Governments representing the Inuit communities of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet. Inuit Community Governments are responsible for serving all residents of their communities.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

The NunatuKavut Community Council is a registered, not-for-profit organization that represents our people. Our shared vision is self-governance and self-sufficiency for our communities, and a continuance of our Inuit-based culture.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

RIAC is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, charitable organization established to answer an ongoing need to support refugees, immigrants, and other Canadians of diverse origins in making Newfoundland and Labrador their home, and to raise awareness of refugee and immigrant issues.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

No description available.

Community

North West River

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

As a First Nations Band Council, the St. Georges Indian Band strives to promote cultural awareness and a sense of pride in our Mikmaq heritage. The Band currently represents approximately 1700 members inside the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, with another 500 outside the province.

Community

St. George’s

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

Tombolo Multicultural Festival Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization focused on promoting and celebrating multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador. We work towards enhancing and promoting immigrant integration and retention in Newfoundland and Labrador. We organize community Multicultural Festivals, Fairs, Workshops and other multicultural events to provide opportunities for local residents and immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador to showcase and to share their unique and rich cultures.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups

No description available.

Community

Nain

Region

Labrador

Category

Indigenous/aboriginal groups